3.0

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
46,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 152008

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles
Failure of America discount tire co. To honor tire warranty. Side wall of tires have prematurely developed cracks surrounding the bead area. Based on comments by that companies representative, the tires are likened/compared to a time bomb ready to go off.

- Redding, CA, USA

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problem #1

May 292003

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Consumer noticed cracks on top of Firestone tires due to dry rotted.

- Westbury, NY, USA

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