Table 1 shows eight common tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (349 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (206 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The vehicle has cooper discoverer h/t tires, size lt235/75r15. While driving approximately 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The contact noticed debris coming from the tires and the vehicle, causing her to pull over onto the Read details...
Tire - tread separation vehicle - Ford Explorer (1998) tires - firestone (purchased somewhere in the 2003-2005 timeframe). These tires were snow tires and are used only a few months out of each year, so there is low mileage on them. Read details...
While driving the sidewall blew out of my bridgestone tire. Read details...