Vehicle Safety Data

1997 FORD TAURUS Tirestreadbelt Problems

12 NHTSA complaints on file

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Tirestreadbelt Issues in the 1997 FORD TAURUS

12 tirestreadbelt complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 FORD TAURUS. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 1 resulted in injury.

12
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Fires
1
Injuries
0
Deaths

All Tirestreadbelt Complaints

#10161957 |
DRIVING SOUTH ON I-75 AT 70 MPH. CLEAR DAY, NO RAIN. CAR SUDDENLY SWERVED AND DID TWO 360 DEGREE SPINS BEGINNING IN RIGHT HAND LANE AND COMING TO REST IN LEFT HAND LANE FACING TRAFFIC. TIRE TREAD HAD SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE ON THE LEFT REAR, SEVERELY DAMAGING LEFT REAR OF CAR. TRAFFIC REPORT WAS MADE. NO REPAIRS YET. *JB
#9006803 |
GENERAL AMERI G45 P205/65R15 92T DRIVING AT 65MPH WHEN THE SHAKING BECOME MORE PRONOUNCED, I HAD TROUBLE MAINTAINING CONTROL OVERTHE CAR--MANAGED TO PULL THE CAR TO THE SIDE OF THE ROAD--NOTICED THAT THE TIRE WAS NOT FLAT BUT THE TREAD HAD SEPARATED
#8016994 |
GENERAL AMERI G4S P20565R15. CONSUMER STATES HE HEARD A THUMPING NOISE COMING FROM THE REAR. PULLED OVER AND NOTICED THE STEEL CORE WAS EXPOSED. PLEASE PROVIDE ANY FURTHER INFORMATION.
#9003910 |
TREAD SEPARATION CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO LOOSE CONTROL.
#883375 |
TIRES ON 1997, FORD, TAURUS HAD A TIRE SEPARATION ON REAR TIRE THEN ON FRONT RIGHT TIRE WITH LESS THEN 10 THOUSAND MILES ON EACH TIRE. CONTACTED DEALER, AND DEALER WAS WILLING TO WORK SOMETHING OUT WITH CONSUMER. TIRE SIZE IS P205-65R15. *AK *SLC
#730869 |
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BODY AS HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE FIRESTONE TIRES UNDER RECALL. AT NO TIME DID THE TIRE DEFLATE. WHEN THE TREAD CAP SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE IT FLEW UP ONTO THE FENDER AREA AND CAUSED SOME SCRATCHING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT OR INJURY TO ANY OF THE PASSENGERS AND NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED.( DOT NUMBER: A3UR442117 TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )
#730869 |
WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED, THE TIRE TREAD COMPLETELY SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE BODY AS HAS BEEN REPORTED ON THE FIRESTONE TIRES UNDER RECALL. AT NO TIME DID THE TIRE DEFLATE. WHEN THE TREAD CAP SEPARATED FROM THE TIRE IT FLEW UP ONTO THE FENDER AREA AND CAUSED SOME SCRATCHING. THE VEHICLE WAS STOPPED WITHOUT INCIDENT OR INJURY TO ANY OF THE PASSENGERS AND NO OTHER VEHICLES WERE INVOLVED.( DOT NUMBER: A3UR442117 TIRE SIZE: P205/65R15 )
#728611 |
TREAD FAILED AND 20% CAME OFF TIRE. TIRE DID NOT BLOW. ABLE TO STOP SAFELY. DAMAGED FENDER AS IT CAME OFF CAR.( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P205R6515 )
#868935 |
CONSUME RWAS TRAVELING ABOUT 60MPH ON HIGHWAY BECAUSE SHE HEARD A BUMPING NOISE. SHE WAS ABLE TO PULL OVER TO THE SHOULDER, AND SHE DISCOVERED THAT RIGHT PASSENGER'S FRONT TIRE TREAD SEPARATED, ONE BIG CHUNK OFF TIRE. TIRES WERE GENERAL #G45 205/70 R15. SHE TOOK VEHICLE TO THE DEALERSHIP.*AK
#721904 |
BELT SEPARATION IN THREE OUT OF FOUR OF THE OEM TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: M6T4 TIRE SIZE: 225-55ZR16 )
#721904 |
BELT SEPARATION IN THREE OUT OF FOUR OF THE OEM TIRES. *AK( DOT NUMBER: M6T4 TIRE SIZE: 225-55ZR16 )
#844762 |
WAS DRIVING 55MPH WHEN THE RIGHT FRONT TIRE BLEW. THE TIRE CAME APART. THE TREAD OF THE TIRE CAME OFF. THE STEEL BELT IN MIDDLE OF TIRE WAS SLICED. *AK

Other 1997 FORD TAURUS Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 171 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 46 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 44 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 43 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 39 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 28 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 26 complaints Interior Lighting 23 complaints Unknown Or Other 23 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 21 complaints Power Train 19 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 16 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 16 complaints Electrical System 15 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 15 complaints Steering 13 complaints Structureframe And Members 13 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 13 complaints Visibilitywindshield 12 complaints Air Bags 11 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 11 complaints Tires 11 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 10 complaints Electrical Systemwiring 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 10 complaints Suspensionfrontspringscoil Springs 10 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 10 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 9 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 9 complaints Suspension 9 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 7 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 7 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 7 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 7 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 7 complaints Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 6 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 6 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 6 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 6 complaints Structurebodydoor 6 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 5 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 5 complaints Engine 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 5 complaints Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap 5 complaints Seat Belts 5 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 5 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 5 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 5 complaints Electrical Systemignition 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionparkneutral Start Interlock Switch 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 4 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 4 complaints Service Brakes Airantilock 4 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 4 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Control 3 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlcatalytic Convertor 3 complaints Equipment 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch 3 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncooling Unit And Lines 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 3 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield Wiperwashermotor 3 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 2 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlightsswitch 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinecarburetor System 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 2 complaints Power Traindrivelineconstant Velocity Joint 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seat Beltsfront 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwarning Lightdevices 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumwheel Cylinders 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assist 2 complaints Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpump 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structure 2 complaints Structurebody 2 complaints Tiressidewall 2 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Wheels 2 complaints Child Seat 1 complaint Electrical Systemhorn 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionmodule 1 complaint Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemfan 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalflasher Unit 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signalswitch 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump 1 complaint Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstorage 1 complaint Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 1 complaint Fuelpropulsion System 1 complaint Latcheslockslinkagestrunk Lidlock 1 complaint Parking Brakeconventional 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assemblypedalhand Levermotorcycle 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmissionshift Pattern Indicator 1 complaint Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Airsupplyhoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringcolumn 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armupper Arm 1 complaint Suspensionfrontspringstorsion Bar 1 complaint Suspensionrear 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcables 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Wheelshub 1 complaint
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