2003 Ford Expedition Sidewall Problems
- 12
- 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.
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall · Tires
CRACKS ON 3 OF 4 TIRES. NO ACTION TAKEN. *TR
ODI 10268872
Sidewall
Running about 50 mph and sidewall blew out on tire continental tire. *jb
ODI 10147471
Sidewall
The continental contratrac 265/70r17 tires on my 2003 ford expedition have stress cracks on the sidewalls. So far, three out of four. Have 25,000 miles on it. Am now going back and forth between continental, the ford dealer, and tire dealer. Continental does not seem to want to consider this a defect. However, my son's expedition-identical and purchased same day as mine, now has one tire doing same thing. *ak
ODI 10096544
Sidewall · Tires
This is to let you know about a potentially dangerous problem with the continental contitrac tr tires that came standard on the 2003 ford expedition. The following is a copy of an email that i sent to the continental customer service department. I think that has all of the information you will need to start looking into this problem. Please feel free to call me with any questions since i think this is a very…
ODI 10078779
Sidewall
Right rear continental conitrac tire on 2003 ford expedtion blew at highway speed(65-67mph). Highway condtions were normal. Ford dealer examined tire and could find no foregin object to cause sidewall blowout. They sent it to the manufacturer, who determined same thing. Ford/dealer reimbursed me for the new tire, but did not do anything about the other 3, which those tires concern me that they may blow at any time.…
ODI 10054498
Exterior · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Sidewall
Side mirrors do not return to original position after backing up. Too much brake dust and wear. Tires had to be replaced at 20,000 miles for sidewall degradation.*ak
ODI 10026100
Sidewall
Continental contitrac tr - p265-70r-17 sidewall came completely apart and almost caused a tragedy. My family is not safe with these tires on my new expedition - found out continental had a recall in 2002 and wanted to let you know of another problem - ford would not replace my tires - only the one that could have killed my family. There is no damage to the tread - the tire just completely seperated in 2 pieces. I…
ODI 10019167
Sidewall
Tire is flaking on side wall, the white wall is showing through. Continental tires. 2003 expedition. *jb
ODI 10041279
Sidewall
While stopped at a traffic light, the passenger rear tire experienced a blowout at the sidewall. *jb
ODI 10015847
Sidewall
While traveling on smooth dry pavement, the right rear tire suddenly exploded. Both the inside and outside sidewalls were blown out. This was a new original equipment tire with less than 8000 miles on it. The car had just been serviced by the dealership within the last three weeks and all tires were properly inflated. Ph *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut over to artemis**769301
ODI 10008522
Sidewall
The passenger's front tire sidewall blew out at 55 mph. The driver temporarily lost control of vehicle but was able to gain it back. *ak
ODI 10044896
Sidewall
Consumer experienced a sidewall blow out on the rear tire. (continental tires conti trac tr p265/70r17 adt6456w1002 dk7354136079). Mr *jb
ODI 568362