Tire Blowout problems of the 1998 Ford Windstar

Eight problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 1998 Ford Windstar. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 11/18/2001

Tire blew up while I was driving on the freeway. (tiresize: p20570r15).

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 09/27/2000

Two tires blew out and the third was caught just before failure. Tread separation was evident on the third tire. All tires had been well cared for and had 67% tread remaining. Tire pressure maintained between 30 and 36 psi. Dealer who identified failure mode and replaced tires alpine tire CO. , 2750 s glen Ave, glenwood springs, CO (970)945-6662. The dealer was going to retain the tires for adjustment from goodyear (tiresize: p215/70r15)( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 ).

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 06/17/2000

Tire blew out on a hot day while traveling after 1. 5 hours. ( dot number: tire size: 15/235r ).

4 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 02/27/2000

On Feb. 27 of this year, the right front tire blew out( dot number: tire size: p205/70r15 ).

5 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 08/01/1999

Rear tire blew.

6 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 10/11/1998

Tires blew (firestone).

7 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 04/29/1998

Tires blew out on highway speeds.

8 Tire Blowout problem

Just an angry citizen who hopes that maybe you can steer me in a proper direction. I was traveling through California to santa cruz for vacation. I own a 1992 Mazda extended cab 4x4 and was the last of four cars in a very serious accident in which a brand new looking (I don't know the actual year) blew a tire (or lost front wheel) and flipped. My vehicle is totalled and it will cost me thousands to replace since my insurance will not cover all damages. Police filled out reports, people taken away in helicopters. . . . Yet my insurance company can't seem to find any police reports. Do I have any rights to pursue as the consumer? shouldn't Ford or the insurance company of the minivan pay for my losses? I don't mean to sound selfish or cold since many people were hurt, but I am currently being partially covered by my insurance for losses that were not of my fault.


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