1. Ford Expedition
  2. Problems
  3. 2001
  4. Tires

2001 Ford Expedition Tires Problems

24
Owner complaint records in our dataset

Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.

Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.

Among these 24 stored complaint records:

  • 2 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi3
60–100k mi2
100–150k mi2

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • September 25, 2010 · 85,239 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl* 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…

    ODI 10357866

  • June 24, 2010 · 131,000 miles

    Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Tires · Tread/Belt

    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. *tr

    ODI 10340608

  • February 15, 2008 · 30,000 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tl*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,…

    ODI 10240592

  • May 19, 2007 · 120,000 miles

    Tires

    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. *jb

    ODI 10197107

  • April 21, 2006

    Tires

    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…

    ODI 10156032

  • August 2, 2005 · 69,800 miles

    Electrical System · Latch · Power Window Devices And Controls · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires

    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…

    ODI 10142528

  • April 2, 2005

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    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…

    ODI 10124639

  • October 10, 2004

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    Tire separation on a 2001 ford expedition causing damage to the front and side panel of the vehicle. *nm

    ODI 10093944

  • August 16, 2004

    Tires · Tread/Belt

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

    ODI 10122447

  • October 25, 2003

    Tires

    While driving rear left tire fell off of vehicle. *mr *sc *jb

    ODI 10052187

  • September 19, 2003

    Tires

    While driving front passenger side tire separated without warning. *ak

    ODI 10040477

  • August 11, 2003 · 26,000 miles

    Tires

    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…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10036658

  • June 11, 2003

    Tires

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

    ODI 10024661

  • December 2, 2002

    Tires

    Tire recall from continental tires. *mr. 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. *jb

    ODI 10022015

  • October 25, 2002

    Tires

    Left rear tire went flat in drive way due to road hazard, when tire was changed noticed 3" crack in sidewall. Went to general representative, where they found all other tires had crack in sidewall all of which were at least 1" wide. General rep., states they are unsafe to drive on. Tire manuf. Uncooperative. Dt

    ODI 768902

  • August 25, 2002

    Tires

    Prior to leaving my house for a trip to napa valley with my family, i checked the tire pressures on all four tires to ensure the safety of my passengers and myself. I have 6 relatively small-sized adult and a child as passengers. 25 miles into the trip, travelling on the slow lane of interstate 880, i heard a popping sound as if something hit the underside of my vehicle. A few seconds later, i can see smoke from…

    ODI 766342

  • August 21, 2002

    Tires

    While on trip on highway tire began riding rough, called ford national customer hotline, while talking to ford tire delaminated causing out of control condition, ford says tires put on volentary recall two days earlier, $1,290 damage to car, ford denies responsibility, ford unable to replace tires while on trip, no ford dealer between atlanta and miami able to supply tires thus requiring driving from atlanta without…

    ODI 766146

  • Tires

    At 30 mph consumer noticed one of the tires was making a rumbling noise. Consumer replaced all four tires. Fireston stelltex, size atlt265/75r16. *ak

    ODI 10068643

  • 24,000 miles

    Tires

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

    ODI 10018164

  • Tires

    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. *nlm

    ODI 10018045

  • Tires

    Consumer inquired about reimbursement program for failed tires. *ak *jb

    ODI 10007285

  • Tires

    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. *tt *nlm

    ODI 10001577

  • Tires

    (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

    ODI 8023607

  • Tires

    This vehicle has goodyear tires as standard equipment. While driving at 30 mph right rear tire exploded into a tread separation causing vehicle to lose control. Please add more information about the tire. *ak

    Crash reported

    ODI 882107