Jamie Edmiston Nelson Posted June 1, 2012 Report Share Posted June 1, 2012 We have a 2011 Ford Edge with 22s and Pirelli tires. I had the low tire light, put air in it and last night it went FLAT!! We aired it up, found the leak by the rim - we take it in today to a FORD DEALERSHIP. We get a call saying we have a big nail in the tire and they send me the pic!! We put the spare on last night - we checked the tire for the leak and discussed how it is wearing funny. There was NOT a nail anywhere in that tire. We ride 4 wheelers, we know how to check for leaks, plug holes, etc. The service guy didnt even see a nail when he looked at it - but says, guess we missed it haha BS!!!!!!!!!!!! Now they want $342 - NO WAY!!! That so unethical and wrong in more ways than one. tsk tsk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze Posted October 11, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 So it's been 6 months and now the SAME issue with the SAME wheel after the last one was supposedly replaced. They use Goodyear to service the 22" wheels... not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted October 11, 2012 Report Share Posted October 11, 2012 Ive brought in my Sport at least once that I remember, and was told that all four tires were unmounted, the rims cleaned, the tires wiped and remounted and I still have leaks. My neighbor joked to my wife about how often i check the tire pressure and adjust it and how I'm such a "car guy", little does she know id have severely worn tires or worse if I wasnt out there checking tire pressures every few days. I guess it'll have to go back to the dealer again. Sigh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dranged Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Do they have a TSB for the 20s? I have this same issue with my 2008 with the 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 10, 2012 Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 So far, no problems with the Pirelli's on my MKX, and it is 13 months old, with approx 10,000 miles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze Posted December 10, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 10, 2012 Not sure if they have a TSB for the 20's. I didn't start having issues with mine until my car was about 2 years old. Oddly enough, the new wheels that Ford finally replaced are having the same issues again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZedge Posted December 18, 2012 Report Share Posted December 18, 2012 I have the same issue with all 4 tires on my Ford Edge Sport 2011 - i have to check and put air in my tires every week... I raised it once when i got my oil changed when 1 tire was leaking and they said they checked it and they could not find anything... Now i'm out of warranty...fantastic...this will be my first and last ford.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted December 20, 2012 Report Share Posted December 20, 2012 The new TSB instructions tell them to sand off the small rubber hairs that are left behind from the tire manufacturing injection process. So today I picked up my Edge and they explained that they sanded the tires and the rims. yup, that what my work order says... sanded tire and rim! I'll keep you updated how it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted December 21, 2012 Report Share Posted December 21, 2012 I think I would have a heart attack if they told me they were sanding the rims. :fear: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 (edited) it specifically states "Sanded rust off rims" but last I checked my wheels are forged aluminum, and I don't think aluminum rusts. So maybe they actually took a scotch brite pad and cleaned off the oxidation? Edited December 22, 2012 by Edgieguy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Whatever they did, lets just hope that it works. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted December 22, 2012 Report Share Posted December 22, 2012 Agreed on both accounts. I wish you the best of luck and hope it is solved. Knock on wood but so far our 1 troubled rim has been ok since a full dismount and cleaning and remount. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZZedge Posted January 5, 2013 Report Share Posted January 5, 2013 I have the same issue with all 4 tires on my Ford Edge Sport 2011 - i have to check and put air in my tires every week... I raised it once when i got my oil changed when 1 tire was leaking and they said they checked it and they could not find anything... Now i'm out of warranty...fantastic...this will be my first and last ford.... Ford resealed all 4 tires...let's see how that goes. Btw, I still have warranty until September...my mistake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted January 30, 2013 Report Share Posted January 30, 2013 Sad to report the issue has returned again in full force Time for ANOTHER trip to the dealer.... sigh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Yes so did mine within a week. It's just tough because we're dealing with a lemon of leaking Explorer. The more the dealer does to fix it the worse the leak gets. So, soon I'll have to bring the Sport in no matter what and have them try again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze Posted January 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Ok, so I started this thread almost a year ago and since then I have taken my car to the dealer COUNTLESS times to get this issue resolved. After many attempts at them sending my car to Goodyear or Les Schwab to fix the "bead leak" and presenting the TSB for the 22's, Ford replaced both driver's side wheels. Since then I have had the SAME issue with the new driver's side front wheel. I've had to repeatedly drop my car off for at least a day to have them "fix" it, but I am still getting the same issue weekly. Aside from the dealer, I put air in it myself constantly and it's always the same wheel. I've had it checked for leaks in the tire, but the tire is fine. I refuse to keep taking it in every week for something that is not going to be truly fixed. I live about 45 minutes away from the dealer, so this is really inconvenient aside from interrupting my work schedule constantly. So as of now, the "Low Tire Pressure" light is on once again and I'll be making another trip to put air in it until next week. Not sure what to do at this point. Wish I could afford to get different wheels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted January 31, 2013 Report Share Posted January 31, 2013 Based on your local law and when you first reported it you could lemon law the car. It Won't cost you anything to have an attorney represent you as they get paid their fees by Ford as per the law. You may wind up winning a partial refund which would pay for new wheels perhaps. I'm looking into this myself as I've been through this same as you, over and over with no solution. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted February 1, 2013 Report Share Posted February 1, 2013 I really hope that isn't what is needed. I had to do that with a previous car and it was a royal PITA. Come on Ford, fix this issue!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ELMersGlue1 Posted February 2, 2013 Report Share Posted February 2, 2013 Did they "fix" the bead leak issue on the 12s and 2013 models with the 22s? I've only been seeing people with 2011 and older sports with the issue. I'm just curious as i just ordered a Sport! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kamikaze Posted February 3, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2013 Not sure about the newer models or if they're the same brand. I haven't taken mine back in yet but I had Ford send me a report showing the history I've had with this issue. I might try the general manager next and see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edgieguy Posted February 4, 2013 Report Share Posted February 4, 2013 Mine are still leaking..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOEHIO Posted February 5, 2013 Report Share Posted February 5, 2013 Andy, Did you go back to Ford yet with the problem ? It will be interesting to see what the heck they have to say. For the hell of it, why not "push' for new wheels and tires, tell them that you are getting very stressed over the situation. Ya know, stress can force a person to seek out a good attorney ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted February 10, 2013 Report Share Posted February 10, 2013 For anyone interested, apparently the TSB for this issue has been updated and now aside of dismounting the tires and cleaning/sanding the rims they are putting on some kind of sealant that smells like death. Time will tell if it works and moreso, when the tires are replaced how this will hold up but info none the less. I'll try to get the tsb number when I can find the paperwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdgeGermany Posted February 11, 2013 Report Share Posted February 11, 2013 (edited) I am driving a late 2011 Sport with no leaking issues. Already got 25k miles on it Edited February 11, 2013 by EdgeGermany Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrHappy Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 You are lucky, although we only have the issue with 1 rim so we're a bit luckier than others here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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