Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer Sport. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire problems |
1997 Ford explorer traveling east bound on I-16 when left rear tire tread came off a cooper futura tire causing driver to lose control vehicle flipped several times then right front tire came off completely causing another flip this time tail over nose cause all 4 kids to be thrown out killing Read details...
Tire failure resulting in a blowout. Read details...
: the contact stated the passenger side rear tire thread separated while driving 30 mph. The vehicle was taken to a tire dealer where the tire was replaced. A recall letter #1fmcu22x4vua97643 was received regarding the tires. Read details...