Tire Problems of Mercury Mariner

Mercury Mariner owners have reported 9 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (5 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire valve (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Mercury Mariner

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
5
Tire Valve problems
3
Tire Sidewall problems
1

Recently reported Tire problems of Mercury Mariner

The Tire problem

I drove from atlanta, georgia to el paso, texas over a two day period. I was not speeding and there were no adverse weather conditions. Preparing for my return trip, I took my car to get an oil change. The mechanic discovered my tire had severe tread separation.   Read details...

The Tire Valve problem

On July 5, 2009 while driving my Mercury Mariner the passenger side rear tire went flat. Cause was a bad valve stem; on September 4, 2009 I had the same problem with the driver side rear tire. The auto tech at wall mart showed me the valve stem was dry rotted and had to be replaced.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

The contact owns a 2005 Mercury Mariner. The vehicle has contitrac aw, size p27560r17 tires. The contact stated that the tires on the vehicle were extremely noisy, the tread was cupping, and there were hairline cracks in the sidewall where the rubber meets the rim.   Read details...




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