Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1996 Ford Aerostar. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire bubble (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire problems |
While driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire tread separated. The consumer managed to pull over to change tire. The dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem. Please provide more information. Size#21570r14 dot#hyhy4fa229. Read details...
Component #1: right rear passenger tire. . . . I heard a thumping noise and pulled over to check. I found that the tire was failing on the inside causing a very large bubbling effect to occur which in turn was breaking the inner tire wires and pushing the tread out from the body of the tire. Read details...
These 2 tire failures occurred under normal driving cirucumstances on a vehicle that is regularly maintained at the firestone service center that installed the tires. Firestone has denied claim of vehicle repair from the tire separation incident on June 16, 2002, saying the 'tire was improperly Read details...