Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2006 Ford E-450.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
New tires purchased for church bus within the last 2 years. Of the 6 tires on the bus, 4 have experienced tread separation. The latest incident was on 8/10/12. The bus was traveling on I-75 near ocala, FL. Traveling at the posted speed limit of 70, the bus experienced a complete tread separation of the right front tire. The driver was able to safely guide the bus into the emergency lane. No one was killed or injured. A new tire was installed and we have the old tire in our possession. The other 3 tires experienced the same failure but we no longer have those tires.