2001 Ford Expedition Tread/Belt Problems
- 36
- 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 36 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tread separation · 19 records
- rear tire · 13 records
- tire tread · 12 records
- left rear · 7 records
- tire separated · 4 records
- grabber tires · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
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
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
Tread/Belt
Dt: the contact owns a 2001 ford expedition. The contact stated that he had a tread separation on a tire. The tire was located on the passenger rear side. This occurred while driving at about 65-70 mph. The dealership stated to submit the tires to continental tire for evaluation of the tires. The manufacture is continental. The model name is grabber aw. The tire line is 27560r17. The dot number is 27560r17. He…
ODI 10134229
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
Tread/Belt
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…
ODI 10112591
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tire separation on a 2001 ford expedition causing damage to the front and side panel of the vehicle. *nm
ODI 10093944
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tire blew out while traveling causing vehicle to fishtail from side to side, no crash
ODI 10122447
Tread/Belt
TREAD SEPARATION 2ND TIRE. *JB
ODI 10086883
Tread/Belt
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. *ak
ODI 10089345
Tread/Belt
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 expeditions and navigators.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…
ODI 10086254
Tread/Belt
Re defective general "grabber aw" suv tires. *bf defect number could not be found. Consumer would like to be reinbursed for the cost of replacing vehicle tires. *tc
ODI 10095320
Tread/Belt
Defective general grabber aw suv tires.*mr 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…
ODI 10084016
Tread/Belt
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…
ODI 10081087
Recreational Vehicle/Trailer · Tread/Belt
We own a 2001 expedition the tires on this vehicle are the same tires recalled p275/60r17. I went to greenville to pick up my son on the way home i felt the vehicle shaking and did'nt know what was happening. I started slowing down and we hear a bang noise i pulled over into the emergency lane and checked my tires the back right side hade a large bare spot on the tire showing the separation and wires of the tire. My…
ODI 10065996
Automatic Transmission · Ignition · Tread/Belt
Tire tread separated. (nar) *ph while driving a piece of the passenger side rear tire tread came off the tire. The tire was replaced with the spare. Next the drivers side rear tire tread separated which caused temporary loss of control. The tire damaged the rear bumper and wheel well. While doing research the consumer came across a recall notice for the tires. The consumer request reimbursement for the price of five…
ODI 10061793
Tread/Belt
2001 ford expedition suffered from tire tread separation.*mr 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. *nlm
ODI 10048491
Tread/Belt
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…
ODI 10028465
Tread/Belt
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…
ODI 10025688
Tread/Belt
The tires experienced tread separation, which made the vehicle difficult to control. Size#p27560r17 dot#44t3400. *jb 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. *scc *jb
ODI 10015998
Tread/Belt
The right rear tire experienced tread separation.*jb
ODI 10011522
Tread/Belt
The dealer refused to honor a recall issued related to tread separation of continental tires. *nlm
ODI 10017460
Tread/Belt
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. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10009601
Tread/Belt
The consumer didn't receive a recall notice from the tire manufacturer. She will give more additional information. Mr
ODI 8022105
Tread/Belt
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…
ODI 10025667