Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (81 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (62 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
While driving, consumer noticed vibration and a steering problem, vehicle was taken to a Ford dealer for inspection and informed of the left front tire showing signs of tread separation, tires are firstone wilderness at p235/75r15 dot w2hl. Read details...
My husband was driving at 70mph, and the driver side rear tire tread came off and wrapped around the rear axle. We had been traveling for only an hour and 25 minutes and the outside temperature was 85 dergrees. Read details...
Original equipment on a 1997, mountineer, p235/75r15 size, dot#: yn. Tread on right rear tire has started to separate from side. Read details...