2003 Ford Escape Tires Problems
- 9
- 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 9 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
2003 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires issue. *smd the consumer stated the tires had to be replaced after only 33,000 miles of driving, when they were suppose to have an 85,000 mile tread warranty. *jb
ODI 10693487
Tires
Driving on interstate at 70 mph, back tire blew out, car spun, lost control, rolled x 2. Car landed on roof. Driver had miner injuries, cuts, bruises, transported to hospital by ambulance, released from e.d. In 2 hours.car is total loss. Tires all with minimal wear, lots of tread, warratied for 60,000 miles, this tire failed at 30,000 miles. *tr
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10430718
Tires · Tread/Belt
In august, 2009 i purchased a 2003 ford escape xlt from economy honda in chattanooga, tn. The vehicle has contitec p235/70r16 tires on it. A routine overall vehicle inspection was done at that time. On thursday, november 19 i took my vehicle to a local lube shop to have the oil changed and when the attendant put air in the tires, he noticed cracks and tread was pulling away from all four tires and advised me not to…
ODI 10293111
Tires · Tread/Belt
Right rear passenger tire failed on 2003 ford escape. Tires in question are firestone destination le, (dot vn08, 0107) just days and one year after purchase new. After tire failure vehicle one veered violently into left lane of the two lane interstate highway and vehicle two collided with vehicle one sending vehicle one skidding on its drivers side before coming to a rest on the right breakdown lane. Total time when…
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10232139
Tires
Dt: the contact owns a 2003 ford escape. She states vehicle had a flat tire. Took vehicle to the dealer, who told her that tires were dry rotted. Has purchased one new tire, but she was going to purchase the other new tires tomorrow.*ak
ODI 10124606
Tires
While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard coming from the passenger side. The rear passenger side tire blew out. The consumer was able to pull over and change the tire with a spare tire. Continental, size p235/70r16. *ak *sc the consumer was told the tire incident was due to a road hazard, however the consumer disagreed. *jb
ODI 10065271
Tires
While driving at 55 mph passenger side rear tire blewout. Continental suv tire.*ak
ODI 10034568
Sidewall · Tires
My 2003 ford escape had only 1500 miles on it when the drivers side rear tire blew out on the freeway. I was able to control the car to come to a stop. The continental tire blew out the side. *ak
ODI 10045793
Tires
Driver's side front tire blew out. The consumer was currently waiting for aaa to help with the problem. Continental, contitrac suv. *ak consumer was driving on the freeway when she heard a noise in the left front tire. The tire had exploded while driving. She allowed the vehicle to slow down and pulled over to the shoulder. When the consumer exited the vehicle, she noticed the tire was ripped in a circular tear. The…
ODI 10026284