Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (ten problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
Driving south on I-75 at 70 mph. Clear day, no rain. Car suddenly swerved and did two 360 degree spins beginning in right hand lane and coming to rest in left hand lane facing traffic. Tire tread had separated from the tire on the left rear, severely damaging left rear of car. Read details...
The dps officer also said the left rear tire was defective. (dot number: jnknown) Read details...
This complaint was filed via e-mail. Three days after purchasing and installing four new tires, one of the tires went flat, and a pin hole leak was found in the sidewall, near the bead. Two months later, made a left turn too wide and clipped a curb. Read details...