2019 Ford Escape

TIRE SIZE: 235/50 R18 I was driving on the highway at approx 65 miles per hour in the far left lane when I heard a loud POP and then my car started driving weird. No warning lights came on in my vehicle prior to. I pulled over as soon as I safely could and when I stopped and got out. I realized it was my passenger rear tire that exploded. I called AAA and they put on my spare. The next day I was able to get my vehicle to an NTB. The associate there told me that my front passenger wheel also had side wall damage and that’s likely what caused my passenger tire to pop. He commented that my tread was really good on all my tires so it wasn’t the cause. Because it was two tires that needed changing I was recommended to change all four tires for safety reasons.

- The tire side walls blew out. There are several tears approximately 2-3 inches long. - It happened going about 55 and maintaining control of the car was difficult. My wife was broke down alone in an isolated area. - I took the tire to Twin State Ford in St Johnsbury VT where it was looked at by the service department. He commented that the sidewalls of the other tires were cracking. He confirmed there was a safety recall on the tires for the year make and model that matched my car but he said my VIN number was not included. Ford number 21S10 recall date 2021-03-09 - A few seconds before the tire blew out the low tire light came on. I called the Ford Manufacture Customer service they said my vin number was not included in the recall and gave me a case number [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Kumho Tires, Tire Line Crugen HP71, Tire Size: P235/45/R19, DOT Number: 1H2TEYA8E. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The contact attempted to inflate the tires; however, the tires were not able to hold air. The contact stated there was tread separating on all four tires. The contact stated that all four tires installed had been installed in August 2023. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer who informed the contact that the tires were in good condition and recommended a wheel alignment. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 125,000. The tire failure mileage was 9,000.

I just had these tires replaced about 2 yrs ago and the front driver's side stated loosing air and upon inspection it is starting to shred. All 4 are doing this but not as back as the front one. This is a safety hazard if they were to come apart while driving it. The warning light came on stating low tire pressure. I only have 36744 miles on this vehicle.this happened on 7 /20/2022.. tire is in my possession but i will have to have it changed. Info is 235/45R19 95M MS DOT A3E6

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Conti Pro Contact, Tire Size: 235/55/R17, DOT Number: A37A73B0219. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the passenger's side rear tire had a separated tread belt. The dealer informed the contact that her VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V155000 (Tires). The passenger’s side rear tire was not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 34,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Escape equipped with Continental Tires, Tire Line: Pro Contact, Tire Size: 235/45/19, DOT Number: 436E647LB3818. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the front-end of the vehicle would shake and vibrate. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver’s and passenger’s side tires had experienced tread separation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 40,600.

Continental ContiproContact 235/45R19 95H on 2019 Ford Escape Titanium. Tires were factory original with approximately 35,000 miles. Approximately 4/32” tread remaining. DOT A3E6 47LB 0119 Was just turning onto the interstate on-ramp (from MD-543 SB onto I-95 NB) traveling about 15-20 mph and heard a large pop noise and the car begin to pull hard to the right. Pulled onto the shoulder. Upon checking, front passenger tire was completely flat. Replaced with spare and returned home. Further inspection of the tire revealed a 2” rupture in the sidewall. Tire pressures had been checked and verified (tires at cold pressure) approximately three hours prior to event. No TPMS warnings prior to event. Outdoor temperatures were around 35°F. No indication of other abnormal wear or damage.