Mercury Tracer owners have reported 12 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (4 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Bead problems |
While driving felt severe vibration and loud noise at all speeds and car pulling to the right hard. Vibration became worse about 8 miles later, car was not drivable and almost ran off the road. The tread separated from the tire. Pulled over, put the spare on. Read details...
Consumer took vehicle to a tire company, and left front tire was flat he put vehicle on rack, and noticed that all four tires were separating on sidewall. Kelly, springfield, p17565r14. Read details...
Upon inspection the tire had uneven wear and there was a crack down the center of the right rear tire which was causing noise while drivng over 35 mph (bf goodrich advantage plus 185/65/14 dotbf76tu1135). Nlm Read details...
All four tires had same failure between 38000 and 40000 miles. Inner side wall seperated causing slow air loss. Tire would peel apart halfway between the tread and the bead. Tires were rotated often and showed no excess or irregular wear. Read details...