2013 FORD ESCAPE Tires Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Tires Issues in the 2013 FORD ESCAPE
5 tires complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD ESCAPE. Of these, 1 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
1
Crashes
0
Fires
0
Injuries
0
Deaths
All Tires Complaints
I HAVE A 2013 FORD ESCAPE WITH 26000 MILES, OEM TIRE ARE CONTINENTAL CONTITAC PRO 235/50/18 H.THE TIRE HAVE PREMATURE FAILURE WITH CHUNKS OF RUBBER VISIBLY DETACHED FROM THE TREAD BASE. I HAVE CONTACTED CONTINENTAL REQUESTING AN ADJUSTMENT, THEIR RESPONSE WAS THERE IS NO MILEAGE WARRANTY ON OEM EQUIPMENT. HOW DO I PERSUADE CONTINENTAL TO ADJUST THIS SET OF TIRE. I HAVE NO CHOICE BUT REPLACE THE SET AS THEY ARE NOT SAFE. [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6). *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THAT VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT TIRES, SIZE 235/550R18 (NA). WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS AT AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE FRONT TIRES WERE FOUND WITH PREMATURE STEEL BELT SEPARATION. ONE OF THE FRONT TIRES WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO STATED THAT THE REAR TIRES EXHIBITED SIDEWALL FAILURE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 35,000.
MY 16 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER WAS DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 25 MPH ON RESIDENTIAL STREET HAVING JUST COMPLETE A LEFT TURN WHEN HER FRONT LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEW OUT CAUSING HER TO LOSE CONTROL OF HE CAR AND HIT THE CURB. THE COLLISION WITH THE CURB RESULTED IN DAMAGE TO THE FRONT LEFT RIM.THE TREADS ON TIRES APPEARED TO BE IN GOOD SHAPE THE CAR HAD ONLY 28,856 MILES ON IT AND THE VEHICLE WAS ONLY A YEAR OLD. WE PLACED ALL THE TIRES AFTER READING SIMILAR STORIES ABOUT CONTINENTAL TIRES ON THE INTERNET. I HAVE BEEN DRIVING FOR 32 YEARS AND HAVE VERY EXPERIENCED ANYTHING CLOSE TO THIS ON RELATIVELY NEW CAR/ TIRES. *TR
I WAS DRIVING ON IH 10 IN SAN ANTONIO GOING APPROXIMATELY 65 MILES PER HOUR IN MY 2013 FORD ESCAPE THAT I HAVE HAD FOR JUST OVER A YEAR. I HAVE APPROXIMATELY 19,500 MILES ON THESE TIRES. MY REAR PASSENGER TIRE BLEW OUT (LITERALLY THE TREAD BLEW RIGHT OFF THE SIDEWALL) AND RIPPED THE PLASTIC SKIRTING OFF MY PASSENGER SIDE OF MY CAR. WE CHANGED TO THE SPARE AND TOOK THE CAR TO THE DEALERSHIP WHERE I WAS TOLD MY CONTINENTAL CONTIPROCONTACT TIRE WOULD BE SENT BACK TO CONTINENTAL TO DETERMINE IF IT WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY- AFTER READING THE MULTIPLE COMPLAINTS, WE WILL NOW BE CHANGING ALL 4 OF OUR TIRES (THIS IS AFTER SPENDING ABOUT $175 YESTERDAY ON A NEW CONTINENTAL SO THAT WE COULD ATTEMPT TO FILE A WARRANTY CLAIM). THE TIRE IN QUESTION IS CONTINENTAL CONTI PRO CONTACT 235/55R 17. AT THIS POINT, THE BEST THAT...
WARNING LIGHT FAILED TO GO ON FOR A FLAT TIRE. LIGHT WENT ON WHEN TIRE WAS REMOVED. AFTER TEMPORARY TIRE WAS PUT ON 3 DIFFERENT LIGHTS KEPT FLASHING ON AND OFF WHEN DRIVEN. *TR
Other 2013 FORD ESCAPE Problem Areas
Engine
1,254 complaints
Power Train
386 complaints
Electrical System
330 complaints
Steering
296 complaints
Unknown Or Other
292 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
244 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
160 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
89 complaints
Structurebody
63 complaints
Service Brakes
60 complaints
Air Bags
54 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
45 complaints
Seat Belts
43 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
40 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
34 complaints
Visibilitywiper
32 complaints
Wheels
28 complaints
Suspension
24 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
18 complaints
Exterior Lighting
14 complaints
Structure
13 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift
8 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
8 complaints
Seats
7 complaints
Structurebodydoor
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
5 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages
5 complaints
Electrical Systemwiring
4 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemhoseslinespipingfittings
3 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings
3 complaints
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
3 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate
3 complaints
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
2 complaints
Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
2 complaints
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
2 complaints
Lane Departure Warning
2 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Visibility
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Warnings
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecm
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineoillubrication Oil Cooler
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System
1 complaint
Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingbrake Lights
1 complaint
Firerelated
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
1 complaint
Fuel System Diesel
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Fuel System Other
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock
1 complaint
Power Trainshift Linkagecablerod
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilock
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringelectric Power Assist System
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid
1 complaint
Structurebodytailgate
1 complaint
Structureframe And Members
1 complaint
Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Suspensionrear
1 complaint
Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems
1 complaint
Traction Control System
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
1 complaint
Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control
1 complaint
Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor
1 complaint