Tire Related Problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2008 Ford Ranger.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Ranger

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

Tire problem #1

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger with goodyear wrangler 235/75/r15 tires. While approaching a stop light at approximately 10 mph and applying the brakes, the vehicle hydroplaned into the right lane. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. She observed that the tires are for passenger vehicles and not for light pick up trucks. The dealer stated that she would have to pay the full price for new tires. The approximate failure mileage was 300 and the approximate current mileage is 8,000. Updated 5/13/08 updated 05/13/07.

Tire Tread/belt problem #2

The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that all four tires were making a noise when the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the tires did not show any sign of excessive wear. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 6/4/12 the consumer stated the tread separated. Updated 06/11/12.


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