Tire Related Problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the tire blowout (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mercury Cougar

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Blowout problems
2
Tire Tread/belt problems
2
Tire problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of the 1996 Mercury Cougar

The Tire Blowout problem

Tire blew out on city street going approx 35mph. Tire pressure was checked on 5-28-98 and also 9-2-98 by Ford dealer. Have info on service tickets. Firestone rep said tire had been driven with low pressure and also on glass. Sidewall blew out. This person was not worth talking to.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving at approximately 70 mph tread on firestone tires separated on rear driver's side,causing damage to wheel well and fender/bumper.   Read details...

The Tire problem

While traveling on I-4 from tampa, the left rear tire tread separated from the tire. Approximately 15 to 20 inches of tread became separated.   Read details...


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