Tire Problems of Ford Taurus

Ford Taurus owners have reported 194 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (70 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (64 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Tire problems of Ford Taurus

The Tire Tread/belt problem

2003 Ford Taurus, unit 1 was eastbound on the ohio turnpike when the tread came off of the left rear tire and damaged the left side of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0208-89)   Read details...

The Tire problem

On sept 23, 2015 we purchased a set of definity tires from pep boys. We were told they were made by cooper tires. We tried to register the tires in order to get a recall notice and they are unable to be registered as they were made in taiwan.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

Dry rot is showing in between the tread of all 4 tires. The tires were purchased new from sam's club. Touring t/a dot (ap5m) (a721) (0212). There is 8/32 of the tread remaining, measured by sam's. I have had the tires rotated every 4500 miles.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

This complaint is concerning the michelin tires that came as oe on this car. The sidewalls of these tires began cracking that was first noticed at this date. The cracking has continued to get worst and as of this date I feel that the tires are creating a safety issue and are not reliable.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

The contact owns a 2007 Ford Taurus. The vehicle has tech International valve stems, model tr414. The contact noticed that the tires on his vehicle would flatten quite often. He took the vehicle to the tire shop and was informed that the flat tires were due to defective valve stems.   Read details...




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