2003 Ford Escape tires problems
17 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2003 Ford Escape — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford escape equipped with cooper discoverer m+s sport tires, size: 235/70r16. While driving over 70 mph, the contact heard a loud, rumbling noise coming from the rear driver's side tire. The contact stated that the tire tread separated from around the tire, which damaged…”
filed Nov 28, 2018
“2003 ford escape. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires issue. *smd the consumer stated the tires had to be replaced after only 33,000 miles of driving, when they were suppose to have an 85,000 mile tread warranty. *jb”
filed Mar 12, 2015
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Escape years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Escape | 2 | 1% |
| 2020 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2019 Escape | 11 | 2% |
| 2018 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 Escape | 6 | 0% |
| 2016 Escape | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 Escape | 5 | 0% |
| 2014 Escape | 12 | 1% |
| 2013 Escape | 8 | 0% |
| 2012 Escape | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 Escape | 3 | 0% |
| 2010 Escape | 2 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2003 Ford Escape
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.