Issue ID | 1370028 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10971752 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 01/03/17 |
Component | TIRES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape equipped with continental conti pro contact tires, size: 235/55/r17 99 h. While driving 40 mph, the contact felt a vibration and stated that the tires would skid while accelerating from a stop. The front passenger and both rear tires lost pressure. In addition, the tread separated in chunks from the front passenger and both rear tires. The contact also stated that the tires did not grip the road and would slip when making turns. The dealer diagnosed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failures. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 35,288 and the tire failure mileage was 15,748. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 35288 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | KEAAU, HI |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0G95EUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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