Tire Related Problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (ten problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Expedition


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1997 Ford Expedition

The Tire problem

While traveling s/b at approx 70 mph on i5 in orange county CA, rr tire of 97 Ford Expedition suffered 360 degree tread separation. Loss of control, roll. Front passenger died. Driver lost three fingers. Definity dakota h/t, dot upcu pa7 1508 (cooper, findley plant). Doa 9/5/13.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Consumer noticed that all 4 tires' tread was cracking, and steel wires were showing. Firestone prorated with same type wilderness at. 3 of the tires had 8 30 seconds, and 1 had 4 30 seconds. Tires size 255/70r16 on 1997, Ford, Expedition.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

The contact owns a 1997 Ford Expedition. While coming to a stop sign at 3 mph, the contact suddenly heard a noise. Upon stopping, the contact noticed that the spare tire had fallen off because of a broken cable.   Read details...


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