The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition equipped with Continental contri trac aw tires, line size P275/60/R17. The contact was driving 60 mph when the tread of the rear passenger tire separated. The contact installed the spare tire. He stated that he had not noticed any prior issues with the tire. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The dot number was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 85,230 and the current mileage was 85,239.

- Livermore, CA, USA

My family's Ford Expedition had a goodrich long trail T/a tire disintegrate due to ply separation. We did not hit anything and the tire was properly inflated. This happened at 10:30 pm on a 70 mph highway.

- Spring Hill, FL, USA

The contact owns a 2001 Ford Expedition. The vehicle had Continental grabber aw tires, size P275/60R17 (na) three years ago. At that time, all four tires had to be replaced because the vehicle drove roughly and the tires began to form bubbles. The tires were replaced at 30,000 miles at the contact's expense, even though there was a safety recall. The vehicle currently has general Continental Contitrac SUV tires, size 275/60R17 (na) and they are experiencing the same failure. The contact would like to be reimbursed for the first set of tires that he replaced and to have the current tires replaced. He referenced NHTSA campaign id number 02T012000 (tires:tread/belt). The dot number was unknown. The vehicle current mileage was 68,000 and failure mileage was 30,000. The tire failure mileage was 5,000.

- Loxahatchde, FL, USA

My 2001 Ford Expedition with Continental 265/70 tires purchased at wal-mart on 8/05 started vibrating really bad on 5/07, went to wal-mart for balance & rotate and tire inspection. Wal-mart said tires looked fine. Driving on the freeway 1 tire separated. Got in replaced with the same brand. 6/07 another tire separation on freeway.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

1. Ford Firestone tire recall: 12/2/02 all tires replaced as per recall requirements. Mileage: 15750. 2. Friday, 4/21/2006: During a road trip this past weekend, my right front tire shredded. I heard thudding noises, pulled off the I-75, checked around my 2001 Ford Expedition, was unable to see anything wrong. However a few miles later, I realized something was seriously wrong and pulled off of the freeway. I called 911 sometime between 3 and 3:15 pm 4/21/06 for roadside assistance. Tim the towman towed my vehicle off the freeway to a nearby gas station. There he observed that the right front tire had shredded. The shredding process caused damage as follows: A) right front bumper now dangles because screws sheared off apparently; B) tire casing needs to be resecured, since it was flapping. C) there may be additional damage to the undercarriage as well as cables. Est. Mileage: 47600. 3. tim the towman replaced the shredded tire with my full-size spare. He used twine to temporarily support the rf bumper. He temporarily secured the tire casing. The following Monday, I called Ford customer no-service. They said that a local dealership would need to corroborate my story before they could determine whether Ford was liable to replace the shredded tire (and possibly replace all of the others, as well), and to pay for the repairs needed on the front bumper and casing. The tallahassee Ford dealership has a poor reputation, so I was permitted to take my Expedition to the Lincoln-Mercury dealership. After hearing my story and examining my vehicle, the service manager said that Ford offered no warranty on the replacement tires. Even if they had replaced defective tires with defective tires, they did not stand behind their product. He offered to give me a discount on Michelin tires (four) to replace the Continental tires. He said there was little tread left on the remaining tires. These tires have slightly over 30,000 miles on them.

- Tallahassee, FL, USA

Since I got the truck the electric system has been failing, also the brakes failed to operate while on the freeway and almost had us killed. The back door locks by itself and can't be opened. Air comes in from the front windshield and it also leaks when it rains. All four tires were very wasted, also I was lied about the interest rate. I was told that my interest would be 6.78% and in the contract it appears as 12.15%.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

Purchased a 2001 Ford Expedition from maroone Ford in margate on 11/05/2004. The tires that came with this vehicle were the Contitrac aw id # 02T012000. On 04/02/05 while traveling on I-95 at the speed of 55 mph my left rear tire blew out. I was able to get the truck under control without hitting any other cars and I was not injured. I had that tired replaced the same day and thought it must have been something on I-95 that caused the tire to blow out. On 05/21/05 while traveling East on commercial blvd in fort lauderdale Florida at a spead of 30 mhp the right rear tire blew out, I drove the truck into tire kingdom and had that tire replaced as well. This morning while parking at work I noticed thread separation lumps had developed on the two remaining tires, at this point I realized something had to be wrong with the tires, and through the internet I found out there was a recall on these tires. I contated the dealership who sold me the truck inmediately and was told they could not do anything to correct the problemp because to their knowledge there is no recall in effect for these tires and that the manufacturer would have to be the one to replace them, but that if I could not wait to then take the truck to the nearest tire kingdom to have the tires replaced and that they would pro rate the cost of the tires. I had both tires replaced this afternoon, again at my own expense. In the past two months I have replaced all four tires on this vehicle, and the dealership has not been of any assitance, they sold me a tire warranty product that does not cover these type of incidents, the product was misrepresented to me and I intend to file a separate complaint with the fla insurance commissioners office regarding that matter. I contacted a naca representative today and was advised to contact Ford and to contact your office and file a complaint any assistance you can provide in obtaining reimbursement for the cost of these tires is greatly appreciated.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Tire blew out while traveling causing vehicle to fishtail from side to side, no crash

- Destrehan, LA, USA

Tire recall from Continental tires.. the consumer noticed the vehicle had a bumpy ride, when he checked the vehicle, he noticed the right rear tire was damaged, the rubber had partially separated from the tire and the wires were exposed. The consumer experienced the same problem 3 months later. The consumer was informed of a recall, but it had already ended.

- Hialeah, FL, USA

Tire separation on a 2001 Ford Expedition causing damage to the front and side panel of the vehicle.

- Houston, TX, USA

At 30 mph consumer noticed one of the tires was making a rumbling noise. Consumer replaced all four tires. Fireston stelltex, size atlt265/75R16.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

While driving rear left tire fell off of vehicle.

- Camp Lejeune, NC, USA

While driving front passenger side tire separated without warning.

- Metairie, LA, USA

This is a modified copy of a letter sent to Continental tire of North America, Inc. And to Ford Motor Company. The reason for informing the NHTSA of this is the hope that these companies will be held accountable for the products they sell the american public. I drive is a 2001 Ford Expedition, which at the time of the incident had 26,000 miles on it and came stocked with General Grabber aw tires dot# adt044T4900 size 275/60/17. The reason for this letter is not only to inform you of my disgust, but also to inform you that this tire caused close to $3,000 worth of damage to my vehicle and also put my family and I in danger on that day and every other day we drove on general tires. I also was told by several tire distributorships, the tires were poorly made and in order for Ford to make a buck and Continental tire co to increase their profit margin equipped thousands of Ford vehicles with an inferior product. I donT expect poor quality on any part of a vehicle that costS more then $40,000, which is why I am forwarding this letter to Ford Motor Co. As a result, I have lost all faith and confidence in your ability to produce a tire that is suitable for the american public, as well as Ford to produce a superior product for itS customers. This is why I am asking for total reimbursement for all costs, including replacement of all tires to another brand and cost of a rental vehicle while my car is being repaired. (all receipts are included, but this is an estimate and not a final total.) it should also be noted that I did hurt my back during this incident, but did not receive medical attention. I put this in the claim information report so if anything arises you can be informed. The tire in question will be sent out of gainesville tx this week. Your prompt attention to this matter is appreciated. Cordially, bill coury.

- Helena, AL, USA

Consumer states that while driving at 50mph and with no warning the rear passenger tire blewout. Dealer notified.

- Hollywood, FL, USA

Vehicle's right rear tire had a blow out while driving without cause.

- Naples, FL, USA

The consumer received a recall notice on 10/25/02 from Continental which stated that there was a recall on the Continental tires General Grabber aw P275/60R17. The consumer has not received replacement tires because they are on back order. Recall #02T012000.

- Little Rock, AR, USA

Consumer inquired about reimbursement program for failed tires.

- Lithonia, GA, USA

Consumer is concerned that tire recall replacement does not comply with the owners manual instructions. Tire recall called for replaced Continental tire P275/60R17 General Grabber aw with smaller tires P265/70R17 contential Contitrac tires.

- Vero Beach, FL, USA

(NHTSA recall# 02T012000) Continental tire told the consumer that the tires on the vehicle were not a part of the recall. They also said that the numbers didn't match, therefore the service was declined. The consumer called the dealer and was told that the recall did in fact include her vehicle's tires and that Continental tires should have reimbursed her. Ts scc

- San Bernadino, CA, USA