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SportTrac Discussion
Wheels, Tires & Brakes
SPORTTRAC TIRE CUPPING IS FORDS PROBLEM.. NOT YOURS!
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<blockquote data-quote="Richard L" data-source="post: 577049" data-attributes="member: 52972"><p>William,</p><p></p><p>While I sympathize with you and your tire cupping problem, there are many people here who have never had that problem. I personally have had 2 Sport Tracs, a 2001 and now a 2003 and have never had a problem.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Tire cupping is caused by the tire/wheel bouncing excessively. This can be caused by weak or worn shocks, a bent wheel, and even damaged or misaligned suspension/steering parts.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Perhaps some Sport Tracs have left the factory with improper alignment or defective shocks, but it does not appear to be the majority of the vehciles.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>If there is a TSB related to the tire cupping problem, it would be a better service to get the TSB number and post it here so other can see if it applies to them and have some ammunition to take to their Ford dealer.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Another thing about Sport Tracs is they appear to be very sensitive to the alignment specs, and one of our members who is a Ford service Tech indicates that Sport Trac's have "Within Specs" and "Prefered Specs". He recommends that you always align the Sport Trac to the "Prefered Specs" rather than just to Specs.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>...Rich</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Richard L, post: 577049, member: 52972"] William, While I sympathize with you and your tire cupping problem, there are many people here who have never had that problem. I personally have had 2 Sport Tracs, a 2001 and now a 2003 and have never had a problem. Tire cupping is caused by the tire/wheel bouncing excessively. This can be caused by weak or worn shocks, a bent wheel, and even damaged or misaligned suspension/steering parts. Perhaps some Sport Tracs have left the factory with improper alignment or defective shocks, but it does not appear to be the majority of the vehciles. If there is a TSB related to the tire cupping problem, it would be a better service to get the TSB number and post it here so other can see if it applies to them and have some ammunition to take to their Ford dealer. Another thing about Sport Tracs is they appear to be very sensitive to the alignment specs, and one of our members who is a Ford service Tech indicates that Sport Trac's have "Within Specs" and "Prefered Specs". He recommends that you always align the Sport Trac to the "Prefered Specs" rather than just to Specs. ...Rich [/QUOTE]
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SPORTTRAC TIRE CUPPING IS FORDS PROBLEM.. NOT YOURS!
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