Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 1996 Mercury Marquis.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems |
Driving approximately 65 mph right rear tire blewout for belt had snapped, tread seperated from the tire. Firestone, fr480, p215/70, r15 dot#vm31lt. Tire was purchased with vehicle. Previously rear left tire also blewout which was reported, and was one of original tires purchased with vehicle. Mercury, grand Marquis, 1996.