general problems of the 1998 Ford Econoline

Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 1998 Ford Econoline. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 05/01/2003

The consumer was driving at highway speed, and attempted to make a turn and it felt as though the right rear tire was flat. The mechanic put the car on the lift, and discovered the rim was broken and the tire fell off.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/16/2002

No description given. Nlm.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 09/25/2000

While getting my van serviced at my local pep boys the tech noticed my rear tires and said they appeared to be seperating. I took the van to the firestone dealer here and ask for a inspection. I was told that they were not seperating . He offererd to sell me 4 shocks for 300. 00 and 2 new tires (but the old ones were not bad so he says) for 300. 00 the van only has 19400 mile on it ! where can I go to get these tire inspected? I live in las vegas nv. (tiresize: 225/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 225/75r16 ).


Other Tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Econoline

Tire problems
3
Tire Tread/belt problems
2


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