10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 7,607 miles
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Tire rotation/balance/allignment done 1/18/05. On 3/3/05 had sudden vibration on interstate 75. Found area on the rear pass. Side tire aprrox 6-8 inches long & 3/4 width of the tire with tread separation. These were the original grabbers (on my 2001 Expedition) lot 1377, which was not part of the recall several yrs ago. Tire dealer said other rear tire was also showing signs of tread separation as well. Tire had 49,000 miles on them with plenty of tread.
- Tampa, FL, USA
General tires recall on 2001 Ford Expedition. The consumer experienced tread separation at a high rate of speed which caused extensive damage to the consumers vehicle. The consumer received a recall letter regarding the defective tires.
- Weston, FL, USA
Re defective general "grabber aw" SUV tires. Defect number could not be found. Consumer would like to be reinbursed for the cost of replacing vehicle tires.
- College Station, TX, USA
The left rear tire experienced a tread separation while driving 70 mph with two adults in a Ford, Explorer 2001. The problem was noticed when the rear of the vehicle was wobbling, and something was flapping against the body of the vehicle. Original equipment, tire size 275/60R17, and dot #adt044T0101. Tire company was notified.
- Metairie, LA, USA
Tread separation 2nd tire.
- Tampa, FL, USA
While driving from la to oh we experienced tire tread separation on the rear driver side tire while going 70 miles an hour on the hwy.the tires are original to the 2001 Expedition.Continental issued a recall on certain P275/60R17 tires on 2000 & 2001 Expedition and Navigator.the recall was issued due to potential tread detachment or separation.when I found out about the recall at the beginning of last year I had the tires checked and found they were not part of the recall.after our tread separation and numerous calls to conti's corporate office in South Carolina and last time speaking with supervisor(who would not give me his last name) I personally was told that conti would replace the tire with tread separation (pro rated) but not the remaining tires on the vehicle because they aren't defective.I told him I did not feel safe having these tires on my vehicle especially since we have 1040 mile trip home but was told "no replacements". when I asked how the tire could just suddenly have tread separation, I was told that in the summer when tires heat up this can happen.he told me that if I still felt unsafe with then to take them to either a local Ford dealer or to a tire dealer.we took the truck to both and were told that sort of separation is rare & unusual.the Ford dealer has attempted to reach an agreement with conti to but was told the best "deal" would only give 25% off new tires and not replace them totally (not even the defective tire). The General Grabber aw P275/60R17's have been discontinued and another brand wil have to be substituted.I think that these tires present a safety hazard to other people who may unknowingly have them think they are safe because they were not part of the recall.I feel that others need to be informed of this hazard and of conti's unwillingness to rectify the situation. Now while my family and I were lucky that when the separation occured we were able to get to the side of the road without an accident others may not be so lucky.
- Metairie, LA, USA
Defective General Grabber aw SUV tires. The consumer's experienced a tire failure. The vehicle was taken to a tire retailer and the repairman noticed a separation between the tread ribs was forming. A replacement of the same tire was not available therefore the technician moved the tire to the spare area. Several months later the consumer observed a large section of the tire missing due to tread separation. While attempting to locate a general dealer the consumer came across a recall for General Grabber aw tires (02T-012000). The service advisor stated that there was no recall on the vehicle.
- College Station, TX, USA
I have a 2001 Ford Expedition that came equipped with General Grabber aw tires, 275/60R 17 (all have dot # adto 44T 2401). These particular tires were recalled due to tread separation and I took them to a Ford dealer when I heard of the recall. I was informed that my tires were not covered by the recall. I was told that the problem was corrected and that the tires were fine. I was also told that the problem was that the tires were experiencing tread separation at about 45,000 miles. At 47,000 miles on the tires while driving at highway speeds I felt severe shaking of the vehicle, I pulled off of the road and inspected the tires. One of the tires (right rear) showed extensive tread separation very near total failure. Only my good judgement averted a possible disaster. I went to my Ford dealer to complain about the tires, they said that they may be able to help me with new tires. When it came down to the bottom line they said that the tires had too many miles. I will not buy another set of general tires ever. I feel that both Ford and Continental (general) and responsible and should replace these tires which they should have done 2 years ago when the others were recalled. They have been gambleing with the safety of my family and apparently have dodged the bullet this time.
- Portland, TX, USA
At 30 mph consumer noticed one of the tires was making a rumbling noise. Consumer replaced all four tires. Firestone, stelltex at, LT265/75R16.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
2001 Ford Expedition suffered from tire tread separation. While driving the tread of the left rear tire separated. The tread separation caused extensive damage to the vehicle. It bent the exhaust pipe, ripped off the wheel well trim, smashed the turn signal compartment and scraped the bumper. The consumer requested reimbursement for the damages and would like replacement tires.
- Dallas, TX, USA
As we were driving we had a tire tread separation. Luckly, we did not flip over in our 2001 Ford Expedition. To our knowledge when we got home we checked the tires number and it was a recalled general- grabber aw.fortunately, we all survived but our car has major damage. The recall on the tires ended April 1st, 2003 and we purchased the SUV the same month.now the tire manufacture doesnot want to do anything, Ford company says-they wont do anything- the dealership that we purchased the SUV from says they're not responsible how does the dealership not know about the grenade they sold me" I thought that the purpose of a recall was to save lives... I almost lost my family and my life- if we did die or one of my family members- would someone finally listen? well, that's the impression I'm getting.when will the rules change? ntsb-should help me because that's why you all do the work that you do. I still have the tire -the damaged tire that is-what do I do"
- Houston, TX, USA
The tread on the left rear tire peeled away from the sidewayy. I have other tires seperate, but this by far was the cleanes seperation that I have seen. I was on vacation and had all other tires replaced and my cost. I never heard about the recall in 2002 and I am very agitated with this, becuase I would never put my family on unsafe tires. The tread hit the back tailgate and quarter pannel and cost a total of $1,650 in damage. Now my insurace company will deal with this "company".
- Chandler, AZ, USA
We were on vacation and were near palm springs, California travelling on the I-10 w/B when the right rear tire separated and caused extensive damage to the right rear quarter panel. If the separated tread hadn't hit the tailpipe and quarter panel, then the tire may have come up and hit the rear passenger. The tread actually pushed up the carpeting and indented the undercarriage. We kept the separated tire.took pictures.we bought new tires. We just filed a complaint with Continental tires as of 7-6-03. I think they expected us to drive on the three other tires until our vacation was over. When I told them I replaced the other tires they said there wasn't anything they could do, except examine the bad tire. Is it going to take a fatality(s) before something is done? Continental tires said my tires { general grabbers aw 275/60/R17 } were not part of the recall. According to my dot #. I hope they will at least replace my one tire and repair the damage to my 2001 Expedition. Well at least there hasn't been any deaths/injuries. But I remember several years ago Ford had problems with the Firestone tires, it took lawsuits and deaths to recall those tires. I can see that Ford is having problems with tires again. I hope you can help me with this. Or warn other owners of the potential problem with the tires.
- Phx, AZ, USA
The dealer refused to honor a recall issued related to tread separation of Continental tires.
- New Orleans, LA, USA
The tires experienced tread separation, which made the vehicle difficult to control. Size#P27560R17 dot#44T3400. Three of the tires separated while traveling with passengers (1 child & 3 adults) the tire caused a terrible vibration in the vehicle, rocked back and forth, and from side to side when slowing down.
- Sarasota, FL, USA
The right rear tire experienced tread separation.
- Plantation, FL, USA
Consumer learned of 17" conti trac and grabber aw tire voluntary recall program, however the filing period had expired, request for reimbursement was denied.
- Boca Raton, FL, USA
The right rear tire experienced tread separation.
- Bonitia, FL, USA
Consumer received a recall for the vehicle's tires. The recall request was denied by the manufacturer/Continental tire, due to the receipt the consumer submitted fell outside the dates of purchase which would qualify for reimbursement. Scc
- Colleyville, TX, USA
- Tulsa, OK, USA