Tire Problems of Ford Flex

Ford Flex owners have reported 12 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (8 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's spare tire (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Flex


Recently reported Tire problems of Ford Flex

The Tire problem

I am reporting repeated structural failures involving cooper zeon rs3?g1 tires (size 255/45r20) installed on my 2016 Ford Flex awd. These failures include steel belt exposure, rubber separation, and premature carcass breakdown, all occurring at under 30,000 km (~18,600 miles).   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

Tl- the contact owns a 2009 Ford Flex. The contact stated while driving 50 mph suddenly the contact heard a pop sound. Followed by the tire pressure light illuminated on the contact's instrumental panel. The vehicle began to shake violently.   Read details...

The Tire Pressure Light On problem

I purchased four tires approximately four months ago. In the last week, three of those tires developed bulges in them, which could've resulted in a blowout. I was concerned for my family and my safety because I drive the highway frequently, transporting my children to and from school.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Hankook optima 19" tire sidewall for Ford Flex. I purchase a brand new 2011 Ford Flex on 5/5/11 with 19" hankook optima tires. 2 days ago, my sidewall busted as I entered my drivway, which raised, but that I have driven over hundreds of times with my infinity fx35 tires without a problem.   Read details...




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