Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (19 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (18 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Bead problems |
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer equipped with cooper discoverer h/t tires, size: p265/75r15. While driving approximately 70 mph, a loud banging noise came from the rear of the vehicle. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the rear driver side tire had Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. The vehicle has firestone steeltex a/t tires. While driving approximately 40 mph, the vehicle began to swerve from side to side. The driver pulled onto the side of the road and discovered that the rear passenger tire had tread separation. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Mercury Mountaineer. The vehicle was equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, line size: p235/75/r15, dot number: rtn-st235-75-15105s. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the front passenger side tire blew. Read details...