Issue ID | 505487 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10094330 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPEDITION |
Model Year | 2002 |
File date | 24/09/04 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving the steering wheel shook and a loud noise was heard coming from the front. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The driver's side tire tread separated from wheel. The consumer was able to change the tire, and drove the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. General, continental, p265/7or17. *ak two defective tires were found. The tire/tread. Gm stopped making these tires due to problems. Another tire may be seperating. *sc |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 28000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | DELRAY BEACH, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMRU1792LAXXXXXX |
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 | 01/04/02 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 8 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 3 |
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Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | MAROONE FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 561 278 0303 |
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