Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 my mate asked me to go out and have a look at his mondeos tyres today as a bit of rubber had been flicking round and banging the mudflap. this was indeed part of the tyre anyway i will post pictures when i get home instead of describing. they were so badly worn partly because the subframe bushes (i think thats what they are called) are buggered, and partly due to neglect. question is, does anyone know if this is a common problem or is any kind soul on a mondeo forum and can ask the question? i had a prod around different forums with no joy he wonders if he could get it done on the warranty as it has only done 22000miles 07plate (titanium 2.5t) also what parts does he need to order, the guy at the garage i dragged him to said that it was a complete assembly he needed to buy direct from ford. can he just buy the bushes and get them swapped out instead? any help is appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 i dont know how clearly you can see but basically you can slice your finger on the metal banding round the tyres. the faces were completely flat with only a shadow of where the tread should have been, there was canvas coming out off all edges and both tyres were way under inlfated. needless to say i took him straight to the nearest tyre fitters in convoy incase he died EDIT: oph and there was a masive chuck of rubber missing off the inside edges Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hoff Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thats mad! Surely you would check your tires before they got to that state. I am assuming there is nothing rubbing on the tyre anywhere if so surely your mate has to take some responsibility for the damage? If its been for a service recently then you may have a case as it would be a basic check for any garage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Are they rears or fronts? I think my Mondeo is killing its front tyres for some unknown reason. Mine has only just done 22k, had new front tyres but they are now looking shocking, need to get them off to see the otherside though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam116 Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 hello there prity bad, used 2 wrk for ford saw alot like that due to wheel alignment out i wud advice a gemo alignment, if there rears its possible that yr rear subframe bushes are excessively worn wich unfortuantly means new rear subframe is the car still under warranty? if so should be coverd hope this helps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 cheers, it is the front bushes that are worn, would that still be under warranty? it is still in the warranty period. his car is getting serviced tomorrow, he is going to ask about it then. tbh i offered to clean the car aswell as its filthy he said he needed wiper blades... i said he should just clean the dam thing. grant, get it on a ramp and check the bushes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alessandro Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 My dad owned 2 Mondeo in the last 10'15 years and I never seen anything like it He was doing up to 80 Km a day and used to swap winter and summer tyres once a year........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtbiscuit Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 looks like an alignment issue, and the inability to check tread depth on a regular occasion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 cheers, it is the front bushes that are worn, would that still be under warranty? it is still in the warranty period.his car is getting serviced tomorrow, he is going to ask about it then. tbh i offered to clean the car aswell as its filthy he said he needed wiper blades... i said he should just clean the dam thing. grant, get it on a ramp and check the bushes! If I let either my Zed or Mondeo get mucky will you come and clean them Husky? I just need to make a phone call on mine as its the company car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Husky Posted February 12, 2010 Author Share Posted February 12, 2010 cheers, it is the front bushes that are worn, would that still be under warranty? it is still in the warranty period.his car is getting serviced tomorrow, he is going to ask about it then. tbh i offered to clean the car aswell as its filthy he said he needed wiper blades... i said he should just clean the dam thing. grant, get it on a ramp and check the bushes! If I let either my Zed or Mondeo get mucky will you come and clean them Husky? I just need to make a phone call on mine as its the company car. for a cost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BladesGrant Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 cheers, it is the front bushes that are worn, would that still be under warranty? it is still in the warranty period.his car is getting serviced tomorrow, he is going to ask about it then. tbh i offered to clean the car aswell as its filthy he said he needed wiper blades... i said he should just clean the dam thing. grant, get it on a ramp and check the bushes! If I let either my Zed or Mondeo get mucky will you come and clean them Husky? I just need to make a phone call on mine as its the company car. for a cost Scooby snack?!?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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