Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 1999 Ford Taurus. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (five problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Marking problems |
1999 Ford Taurus, westbound when the left front tire had the tread separate. The tread came off and damaged the left side of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0521-90) Read details...
On April 23, 2005 at approximately 2100 hours on interstate 59 south in rural alabama my daughter experienced a tire malfunction in my Ford Taurus. The tire’s tread totally disintegrated causing extensive body damage to the vehicle (approx. $1800). Read details...
Michelin hydroedge have developed cracks in bottom of all treads with only 37,000 miles on a 90,000 mile rated tire. They do not have sidewall weather-checking so it is not a weather or chemical issue. Michelin was asked to pay for at least 50% of replacement cost but they refused. Read details...