Tire Related Problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred. The number one most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Five Hundred

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

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2005 Ford Five Hundred

The Tire Sidewall problem

While conducting a weekly inspection and pressure check of my tires, (continental contitouring contact as p215/60r17) a split measuring approximately 2" in length was observed in the sidewall of one tire. The split does not appear to be caused by any road damage or other external force.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the interstate, the right rear tire blew out without warning. There were no obvious road hazards. Complete tread separation was present. The contact managed to pull over without incident.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Continental tires (215/60/17), chunks of the tire are coming off. Contacted manufacturer about issue, did not seem to be concerned about the issue (jose). Ford also was contacted about the issue and they too did not seem concerned, however both parties acknowledge that there is something wrong with   Read details...


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