Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1998 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
While driving, the right rear tire tread separated. All 4 tires blew out at highway speed. Read details...
Complete separation of tread from tire. Tire remained inflated and I was able to pull safely to the side of the road. (tiresize: p205/65r15) Read details...
I bought 4 new tires at sears on 10/31/06 . And I had a flat tire so I put air in the tire when I was done I could hear the air leaking out of the valve stem I could see the cracks in the stems and replaced it on 5/18/08 and a month later the same thing I replaced another valve stem on 06/16/08 . Read details...