Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1999 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Firestone 710 tires. Less than 20,000 miles, tread is gone, does not handle on ice and snow. Tires are sold in minnesota, were it snows a lot. Tires rotated once so company will not stand by 65,000 mile warranty. Highway miles, no reason for tread to have worn off so soon. Read details...
1999 Escort left front tire blew out. When the tire blew out, the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck two guardrails. The consumer had minor injuries, but refused treatment. Read details...
Original tires on a Ford, Escort, 1999, p185/60r15, eagle rsa. Consumer took car to wallmart for inspection, and mech noticed tires where splitting. Consumer took vehicle to a tire shop, and they said that the tires were separating, like the firestone tires. Read details...