Tread separation on driver's side rear tire, causing damage to the lower quarter panel, trim on the panel and around the wheel, firestone 721 p22575r15, ten years ago the front tires replaced because of tread separation.
1997 Ford Thunderbird: tire blowout or tread separation
11 of the 169 complaints about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 11
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
- 20021
- 199711
- 19964
- 19952
- 19943
- 19932
- 19902
What owners say
Two out of four firestone tires (p215/70r15) experienced tread separation, consumer request reimbursement. Nlm
Left rear tire blew out at highway speed. Had noticed an unusal sound beginning the previous day, but couldn't determine what it was. The noise dissapeared immediately after the failed tire was changed, which would seem to indicate a defect more likely than a road hazard. Failure indicated by catasprohic outter sidewall rupture adjacent to tread edge. Tread showed separation in vicinity running about ten inches along circumference. Will keep tire on hand for anyone who might want to see it at some point in the future. *ak (dot number: w2m3ipn237 tiresize: p21570r15)
The firestone tire experienced tread separation and blow out while driving, consumer is being denied recall (00t-005).
Tread separated from tire while driving @ 70 MPH, 2nd tire has tread starting to separate. *ak (dot number: w2m3 tiresize: p215/70r15)
The tire exploded at 65mph. We replaced the remaining tires.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 )
Tire blew out the side of wall @ 60 MPH. Tread flew of and put 7 inch hash in side of bumper on the passenger die bumper when rear tie blew( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 )
Tire separation causes extreme shaking of the vehicle at 30 miles per hour. I had the tire replaced immediately.( dot number: tire size: 215/70/r15 )
Tread separated on 2 tires and blew out. First tire was at about 40 MPH and less then 20000 miles, 2nd tire was at 50 MPH and 30000 miles. I replaced all 4 tires, in fear of my safety.( dot number: w2m3 tire size: p215/70r15 )
Had to replace tires twice due to the car causing a tire separation on the front, right side. I've again, replaced the tires 5000 miles ago and they are severely feathered to the point where it is visible to the eye. The car is with-in the alignment specs but it still pulls to the right - the faster the speed, the harder the pull. Have had 4 or more front end brake jobs (rotors & pads) in under 40,000 miles. The steering wheel shakes at 40 MPH and the tires have been balanced. This has been a problem ever since I bought the car and the dealer can't find anything wrong.( dot number: tire size: p215/70r15 )
Tire blowout-(firestone p215/70r1597 tmts fr680).
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1997 Ford Thunderbird?
11 of 169 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Thunderbird (7%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford Thunderbird?
There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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