Tire Related Problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar

Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (seven problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mercury Cougar


Recently reported Tire problems of the 1999 Mercury Cougar

The Tire problem

While on interstate 10 a vibration started, stopped and looked several times and didn't find anything, when I exited the interstate it appeared that I had a flat tire, when I pulled into a gas station the tire appeared to be inflated, upon further investigation I found a large section of the steel   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Tire blewout sidewall after less than 10 minutes of driving. Vehicle recently serviced at a Lincoln Mercury dealership tires were inspected and determined to be in good condition. (tiresize: 215/50/16)   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

On all four tires pressure was low and tread was separating. Consumer checked right rear tire ,and there was tread seperation as well. Firestone, firehawk gta-02, size205/60r15 on a 1999, Mercury, Cougar.   Read details...


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