2003 Ford Escape Tread/Belt 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:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- tread separated · 5 records
- tire tread · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape equipped with cooper discoverer m+s sport tires, size: 235/70r16. While driving over 70 mph, the contact heard a loud, rumbling noise coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated that the tire tread separated from around the tire, which damaged the rear passenger side tail light and fractured the bulb. Also, the rear bumper and body of the vehicle were damaged…
ODI 11155068
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
Tread/Belt
Two of the oem tires on my 2003 ford escape xlt were replaced on 8-12-05 because of tread/should separation. They were continental contitrac suv 235/70-16 (dot#a3084533602). The tires had 17,250 miles on them and had only been driven on pavement and not faster than 70 miles per hour. They had never been under inflated nor drive for long distances. The other two tires on the escape are losing chunks of rubber, but…
ODI 10132791
Tread/Belt
While driving tread separated from tire. Vehicle was not drivable. General tires, ameritrac, m+s, p225/70r15 100's, dot 0215041 ck 37710-34752, tread wear 420, track a, temperature b. *ak
ODI 10091603
Tread/Belt
While driving about 60 mph on the highway and without warning driver's side rear tire tread separated from the truck, the sidewall completely came off. Consumer was able to control the vehicle, and was able to pull over to the shoulder of the highway. *ak
ODI 10044032
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tread/Belt
While driving the left rear tire tread separated and the tire blew out. The driver was able to drive the vehicle off the road. The tire was original equipment (tire size p235.70r16) . Dealer notified and informed consumer that the cause was undetermined. The vehicle brakes and rotors failed which caused noise while braking. *ak *nlm
ODI 10037870
Tread/Belt
While driving ford escape 2003 suv,the left tire had a blow out and the tread separated from the wheel(original equipment,tire sizep235/70r16,dot#unavailable) driver was able to drive the vehicle off the road. Dealer notified and informed that the cause was undetermined. Please provide additional information and complete the questionnaire
ODI 10037797
Tread/Belt
While driving 65 mph, the driver's side rear tire experienced tread separation. This was the original tire that came with the vehicle at the time of purchase. The driver was able to avoid a collision. *ak *ts *jb
ODI 10025019