NHTSA recall 05V310000
Tires › Tread/belt
Ford Expedition and 1 more
Reported Jul 6, 200510,061 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 05S35Built May 2, 2005 – May 23, 2005
The defect
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
The risk
Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. the recall began on july 13, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.