Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1998 Ford Econoline

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

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 05/19/2006

Driving north on I 275 just south of I 94 and tire separated on right rear called aaa because rim was on the ground. Vehicle was a Ford conversion van. Replaced with spare, and still have old tire. Tire size is 30x9. 50r 15 discoverer ast. 8jb.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 12/28/2000

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 35mph on a highwayand heard a noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that right rear tire tread had separated. Tire was firestone,#lt, 225-75r16 m/f. There were no injuries.


Other Tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Econoline

Tire problems
3
Tire Tread/belt problems
2


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