4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 202003

Aerostar 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,000 miles
While traveling on the highway at approximately 70 mph, the tread on the rear driver's side tire separated rapidly, which resulted in complete destruction of the tire. The wheel well and bumper were damaged as a result of the tire failure. The tire was replaced and it failed again while traveling on the highway. The wheel well and bumper was again damaged.

- Miami, FL, USA

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