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Injuries / Deaths:
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Average Mileage:
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1997 Ford Thunderbird wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1997 Ford Thunderbird Owner Comments

problem #10

Dec 282000

Thunderbird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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. (dot number: W2M3ipn237 tiresize: P21570R15)

- Clermont, FL, USA

problem #9

Jul 171998

Thunderbird

  • miles
The tire exploded at 65mph. We replaced the remaining tires.( dot number: Tire size: P215/70R15 )

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #8

Sep 032000

Thunderbird

  • miles
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 )

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #7

Jul 171998

Thunderbird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The tire exploded at 65mph. We replaced the remaining tires.( dot number: Tire size: P215/70R15 )

- Portland, OR, USA

problem #6

Sep 032000

Thunderbird

  • miles
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 )

- Lewisville, TX, USA

problem #5

Oct 011999

Thunderbird

  • miles
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 )

- Indio, CA, USA

problem #4

May 012000

Thunderbird

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

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 )

- Dallas, TX, USA

problem #3

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Goodyear tires noisy and do not provide a comfortable ride. Nlm

- Hemet, CA, USA

problem #2

Nov 121998

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tire blowout-(Firestone P215/70R1597 tmts FR680).

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 161998

Thunderbird

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone fr 350 P21570R15 tires failed.

- Palmdale, CA, USA

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