Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (30 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (13 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tube problems |
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The contact purchased new goodyear mohave r/s (na), size p215/70r/14 tires in October of 2005. When the vehicle was taken to the shop for maintenance in may of 2007, the mechanic stated that the tread was separating and the tires needed to be replaced. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger equipped with bridgestone dueler at tires, line size 225/70/r14 . The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he began to hear a thumping noise. The vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver side tire was Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger. The vehicle has bridgestone dueler apt iii p225/70r14 dot# y7fcpt40207. While driving 70 mph and attempting to change lanes, the front driver side tire blew out. The contact temporarily lost control of the vehicle, but was able to decelerate and pull off the Read details...