Tire Related Problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Escort

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
3
Tire Blowout problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. The vehicle was equipped with kelly springfield tire size 185/65/14. The contact was driving approximately 5 mph and he heard a loud, abnormal noise coming from the rear tires.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

The contact owns a 1998 Ford Escort. The tire brand was bridge stone insignia sl, tire size was p175/65r14. The dot was unknown. While driving approximately 67 mph, the contact stated that the front right passenger tire blew out without warning. The tires were on the vehicle when it was purchased.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Pe00 048; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a loud banging noise. She saw smoke from rearview mirrior. She was able to pull over, and noticed that front right passenger tire tread separated from vehicle. Goodyear tire. Goodyear was notified.   Read details...


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