2003 Ford Expedition Tread/Belt Problems
- 21
- 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 21 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tread separation · 8 records
- continental contitrac · 6 records
- side tire · 5 records
- contitrac tires · 5 records
- tires size · 4 records
- rear side · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 2 |
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition equipped with mirada cross tour slx tires, size: 265/70r17. While driving approximately 70 mph, a pop noise was heard. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the tread on the front driver's side tire separated and destroyed the rear driver's side tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (bigh tire and muffler, [redacted], orange…
ODI 11018670
Tires · Tread/Belt
GOODYEAR TIRE BLOWOUT. SIZE: 265/75/17 #1306431. *TR
ODI 10397379
Tires · Tread/Belt
While traveling at 65mph, we experienced complete tread separation of right rear tire. Tire had approximately 60-70% tread left. *tr
ODI 10354150
Tires · Tread/Belt
Driving on highway and tire tread came off and did $1,700.00 worth of damage to rear quarter panel and bumper. Continental tire agreed to pay damages but not replace tires. I have not received reimbursement for damages, i have been waiting over 30 days for the check which in the letter they sent stated i would receive it within 8-14 days. I feel they are giving me the run around. *tr
ODI 10347470
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the tread on the rear passenger side tire began to separate. The vehicle was towed to a local repair shop where the mechanic installed a spare tire on the vehicle. Within 20 miles, the spare tire blew out. The tire line was continental sport lt/suv, size p265/70/r17. The contact stated that the tire had 30,000 miles on it. The…
ODI 10330992
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The vehicle has continental contitrac suv tires, size p265/70r17. While driving approximately 70 mph, the rear of the vehicle began to shimmy and shake, followed by a clicking noise. The driver inspected the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire exhibited tread separation. The tire is in the process of being replaced. The dot number was unknown. The failure…
ODI 10274636
Tread/Belt
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The vehicle has continental contitrac tr tires, size p265/70 r17. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. From the driver's side rearview mirror, he noticed a large portion of the rear driver's side tire separating. The contact pulled the vehicle off the road and noticed the tread of the tire in the middle of the roadway.…
ODI 10272654
Tires · Tread/Belt
Catastrophic failure and tread separation. Belts were rusty upon inspection (immediately following failure). Remaining wirecoat showed rust remnants impregnating rubber where the wire previously was. Tire showed no signs of imminent failure prior to incident. *tr
ODI 10272369
Frontal · Tires · Tread/Belt
I was taking my cousin to the jacksonville airport. I was approximately 25 miles outside of jacksonville when my tire blew out, causing me to loose control of my suv. The suv rollover six or seven times. The tread part of the tire separated from the tire. My air bags did not deploy also. *tr
Crash reported · 5 injuries
ODI 10238824
Tread/Belt
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. The vehicle has continental contitrac tires, size lt275/65r18. While driving 65 mph, the contact heard a loud noise. The contact looked in the rear view mirror and noticed that the tread separated from the passenger side rear tire. He attempted to drive to a fuel station when the tire completely blew out. The failure bent the fender of the vehicle. The tire has since been…
ODI 10199052
Tread/Belt
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford expedition. While driving approximately 50 mph in dry conditions, both rear tires lost their tread. The contact was able to avoid a crash, but the vehicle sustained damage from the tread separation. The tire shop stated that the failure was normal. On june 5, 2007, the contact experienced the same tire failure with the rear replacement tires. The driving speed and road conditions were…
ODI 10192640
Tread/Belt
On march 13, 2007, our 2003 ford expedition had a tread separation tire failure. We were pulling a travel trailer and both vehicles rolled over twice. The tires were original equipment continental tires. Two of the four passengers were injured enough to require emergency room treatment. One was airlifted to the hospital, the other driven to the hospital. Both were treated nad released the same day. Continental tires…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10185766
Tread/Belt
Ford expedition 2003 xlt, 53700 miles, continental contitrac suv tires, tread separation on left rear tire, damage to the wheel well area, replaced all 5 orig. Tires with michelin tires for about $1.000.00, kept all tires. Managed to stop car before roll over. No recall received from ford. What should i do?*jb
ODI 10175269
Tread/Belt
Three of the four original tires on my 2003 ford expedition have had a tread separation failure. The first occurred june 2006 at approximately 36,000 miles. This tire was replaced pro rata at the ford dealership. The second occurred fall of 2007 at 48,000 miles and was also replaced pro rata at the dealership. Now a 3rd tire has failed, feb 2008 at approximately 52,000 miles. *tr
ODI 10217445
Tread/Belt
Dt: the contact stated the driver's side rear tire came apart on the tread. This happened while driving on the interstate at 70 mph. It pulled off the bottom part of the truck, and did damage to the bumper and paint damage to the door. The vehicle was pulled over and a mechanic had to be called to change the tire. The tire still had air, just the tread was coming off. The tire was taken to the dealership, but they…
ODI 10140465
Tread/Belt
Only one of 4 original equipment tires on a 2003 ford expedition had execssive and unsafe wear ( feathering) on the inside tread of a tire after 23,000 miles . The tires were rotated every 4000 miles. Manufacturer refused to adjust the tire. Ford refused to adjust the tire. Photos avaialable upon request.
ODI 10121329
Tread/Belt
Tread separation of low mileage continental tr 265/70/ 17 suv tires- no accident occured, problem noted by ford service dept during servicing. *ak
ODI 10118411
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Crankcase (Pcv) · Differential Unit · Door · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Window Devices And Controls · Tread/Belt · Windshield
Since we have owned this 2003 expedition we have had the windshield replaced due to noise and loose stripping, then, the contracting person put in the wrong years windshield. The emissions canister was cracked and was replaced. The muffler would pop after turning off the engine, but couldn't be fixed until verified by ford. I waited for 3-4 hours one day with 3 children while they let my car run and shut off. We…
ODI 10118197
Tires · Tread/Belt
I bought a 2003 ford expedition. I have been having problems w/ the ride, only to be told by the dealer that the only fix is to replace all of the tires. I only have 20000 miles (almost all highway) on the tires, with good tread depth. According to the technician "they've had tons of problems" with the continental contitrac suv tires. If this is the case, why isn't there a recall? This vehicle is very hard to steer…
ODI 10100563
Tires · Tread/Belt
There was excessive tread wear and exposed steel belts on the left front tire. The front right tire showed exactly the same signs. Had to purchase two new tires after 16k miles.*ak
ODI 10082573
Tread/Belt
2003 ford expedition with tire failure. Consumer states that he saw a piece of his tire bounce off the pavement behind his vehicle. The tread had separated from the rest of the tire. Pictures attached. *kb the consumer stated the tire was still inflated. As the consumer continued to drive, the rest of the tread came off and blew out which caused damaged to the vehicle. The consumer stated the tire had a slow leak…
ODI 10212757