Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bead problems |
Purchased (4) cooper tires(185/65r14 trender setter; d. O. T. Ut75c2h1602 on 8-12-2002. A sidewall defect(2x1" bubble) was noticed and manufacturer was notified on 1/2006. Tire(same type) was replaced at owner's cost. Read details...
If my car wasn't sitting still when this part came lose I could have been in an accident. This should have never happened with this car. It shredded the belt that was attatched to this and came to rest on my timing belt and it had to be replaced. Read details...
Daughter was driving car, had a tire blow out, and car suddenly accelerated out of control. She tried shifting gears, using brakes, and pulling parking brake to no avail. She crashed into parked cars after traveling about 200 yards uphill. Witnesses say she was going about 30 to 40 mph. Read details...