Ford Windstar owners have reported 131 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 10 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (48 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (32 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Dot# plx05jhr4007, m6x05jhr2008/0708 goodyear assurance comfortred 225/60r16 tires. Separated by splitting on first semi rim/tread groove. Improper design to have groove there. Tread grooves today are now closer to center of tire because of the less flexing compared to the assurances rim groove too Read details...
1998 Ford Windstar, lost the retread of left rear tire, drove off right side off roadway and struck the ditch. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0432-91) updated 09/13/bf Read details...
Severe sidewall blowout of a 3 year old michelin weatherwise with approx 30k miles on it. The tire had an even tread wear pattern, as it had been rotated in accordance with manufacturer recommendations. I would like to email you photos of the blown tire. Read details...
I purchased four new michelin hydroedge tires for my wife's car in February 2005. Bgod haex 2004 215/65/r1698t. Two have blown, literally, apart on her Ford Windstar 2004 minivan - sel model. I have returned them to costco and they have replaced all four with a lesser michelin tire. Read details...
Eha tire valve tr-414 cracked and leaked air from tire. Occurred at slow speed so no catastrophic outcome. Tire was damaged while driving and removing vehicle from roadway. New set of tires purchased July 2008. Valve stem failure July 2009. Read details...