Five problems related to tire have been reported for the 1999 Ford Taurus. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
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). My own personal investigation of the incident site and tire along with the statements of the wrecker driver and body shop representative show that the tire was obviously defective. The damage to the tire is eerily similar to the defective SUV tires recalled by firestone a few years ago. I am in the process of contacting the tire manufacturer to inform them of this problem and to seek reimbursement for the towing and repairs. Tire information: lemans touring p205/65r15 m+s dot hyur lt4 do5l.
The consumer found major cracks on the front tires and minor cracks on the rear. The consumer requested reimbursement. Mr scc.
When driving transmission would make a knocking noise upon shifting gears. . All 4 firestone tires p205/65r15 were replaced due to slow leaks, tires would not hold air.
Can't find tire pedigree, but never had that kind of failure record b4.
Right rear tire is wearing excessively every 10,000 mile. Vehicle been to repairs shop, but problem still occurring. Feel free to provide any further information.