Left rear tire went flat in drive way due to road hazard, when tire was changed noticed 3" crack in sidewall. Went to general representative, where they found all other tires had crack in sidewall all of which were at least 1" wide. General rep., states they are unsafe to drive on. Tire manuf. Uncooperative.

- San Antonio, TX, USA

Prior to leaving my house for a trip to Napa valley with my family, I checked the tire pressures on all four tires to ensure the safety of my passengers and myself. I have 6 relatively small-sized adult and a child as passengers. 25 miles into the trip, travelling on the slow lane of interstate 880, I heard a popping sound as if something hit the underside of my vehicle. A few seconds later, I can see smoke from behind through my side mirror and a shudder. Realizing I had a flat tire, I was able to pull over to the side of the freeway. The outer sidewall of the tire completely separated itself from the rest of the tire. An officer of the California highway patrol by the name of officer espiritu assisted us in getting back on the road again. I was not able to get pictures of the damaged tire then because of safety concern but I was able to take some pictures of it as soon as I got home. The aaa tow truck driver/mechanic who helped us even commented that the tire is still in good shape. The time and date of the incident was between 9:15 - 9:45 am of August 25.

- Santa Clara, CA, USA

While on trip on highway tire began riding rough, called Ford national customer hotline, while talking to Ford tire delaminated causing out of control condition, Ford says tires put on volentary recall two days earlier, $1,290 damage to car, Ford denies responsibility, Ford unable to replace tires while on trip, no Ford dealer between atlanta and miami able to supply tires thus requiring driving from atlanta without spare and on 4 recalled tires. Continental will only replace without charge through Ford dealer, otherwise requiring customer to pay for replacment and then "submit for reimbursment" from Continental. Armstrong Ford, homestead, fl, service mgr, fred olivera says that Continental will not pay for dammage to vehicle.

- Islamorada, FL, USA

This vehicle has Goodyear tires as standard equipment. While driving at 30 mph right rear tire exploded into a tread separation causing vehicle to lose control. Please add more information about the tire.

- Crofton, MD, USA