Issue ID | 497589 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10086727 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 05/08/04 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Treads separated from the tire, while still inflated and caused damage to rear fender of ford expedition. Previously reported problem under claim number 10024727. Contacted continental under the claim and was told my tires did not fall within the recall dot numbers which contradicted the information provided by your agency. The tire dealership also told me the other tires were bad. Tires are being sent to continental for investigation. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 42000 |
Number of Occurences | 3 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PFLUGERVILLE, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMRU17L12LXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 14/04/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 70 |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | LEIF JOHNSON |
Dealer's telephone number | 512-454-3711 |
Dealer's city | AUSTIN |
Dealer's state code | TX |
Dealer's ZIP code | 78751 |