Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Thunderbird. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire problems |
No accidents, 1-tread pealed from tire, 1-tread started to separate. (tiresize: r215/70/15)( dot number: tire size: r215/70/15 ) Read details...
Left rear tire blew out at highway speed. Had noticed an unusal sound beginning the previous day, but couldn't determine what it was. The noise dissapeared immediately after the failed tire was changed, which would seem to indicate a defect more likely than a road hazard. Read details...
Tire separation causes extreme shaking of the vehicle at 30 miles per hour. I had the tire replaced immediately. ( dot number: tire size: 215/70/r15 ) Read details...