Problems with 2000 Ford F-250 TIRES

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 equipped with continental general (na) tires, size: 265/75/r16 (na). while driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the rear tire. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the tread separated from the passenger side front and rear tire. the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle failure mileage, tire failure mileage, and vin were unavailable.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f250 the vehicle was equipped with bf goodrich tires, size: 235/85/r16. the contact was driving approximately 65 mph when the front driver's side tires became unraveled. the vehicle was taken to the dealer where the spare tire was installed. the contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 12t019000 (tires) but the dealer would not honor the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the manufacturer was made ware of the problem. the approximate failure mileage was 200,500. the tire failure mileage was unknown.

I have tires on a vehicle that are on recall #12t-019. have visited sams club in montgomery al months ago about replacement. they said tires were not available for replacement, took my name and phone number to call when the tires are available. i have not heard from them since. *tr

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 equipped with firestone steel radial a/t tires, dot vdwd1xl150. the contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the front driver's tire blew out. the vehicle was taken to the dealer. the dealer stated that the tire was twenty years old and needed to be replaced. the manufacturer was notified and referred the contact back to the dealer. the failure mileage on the tire was 41,930.

The tread came off rear tire and caused damage to the vehicle. the cooper discoverer atr lt285/75r16, the year of the tires is 2005. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250. the contact owns a tire business and has had ten nankang mudstar radial tires, size 305/70r16 (na) returned by customers. the tires are coming apart with very low mileages. the contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would assist. as of april 18, 2008, the manufacturer has not assisted. the contact has all the records for each tire that was replaced. no other vehicle or dealer information was available.

Tire began to bounce at 40 mph. return to retailer and found that tire was separating. replace 2 tires under warranty,later 1 more tire did same . realtor was ask if this was problem. not a problem, installer stated they had seem many. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250 pickup. while driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. a second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. she pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. the current and failure mileages were 54,098. the purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

While driving a 2000 f-250 ford pickup right rear firestone tire blew out. we had over $3,000 damages to the box and exhaust of the pickup. we replaced tire ourselves and insurance paid for damages to pickup. we have pictures and insurance company has pictures and still have what was left of the tire that blew out. do not have parts of pickup that were replaced. *ak

The vehicle the consumer's dodge ram was towing (2000 ford 250) had a blowout. this caused the driver of the ram to lose control of the vehicle and run off the side of the road. the ram and tow vehicle entered the northside ditch and the tow vehicle overturned. *ts *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the rear passenger tire blew out in the sidewall. the vehicle was driven off the road and the tire was later taken to the tire dealer who determined the contact drove over a sharp object, although the contact did not notice anything in the road. the auto dealer has been alerted. updated 7/13/2006 - *nm

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning, resulting in damage to the fender. the vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. both the tire and vehicle dealer were alerted.

2000 f250 began to vibrate while driving then the left rear tire blew out. *ts *nm

Failure of firestone steeltex light truck tire. the left rear of the vehicle had collapsed. the tire had separated and replaced all 4 tires. the truck was damage. *bf the consumer requested reimbursement for the damaged done to his vehicle. *sc

Firestone tire, steeltex a/t, 265/75r16 123 1200, dot# vnw8lxl2301. while traveling on the highway at 70 mph tread separated from the van, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. the tire was still in tact, but the tread was gone. *ak *sc *jb

While driving 55 mph the tread of the consumer's 2000 ford f250 separated from the driver's side rear tire causing damage to the fender. *nm *sc *jb

While driving 55 mph the driver's side rear tire tread on the consumer's 2000 ford f250 sd separated causing damage to the rear fender. *nm *jb

While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. the vehicle started shaking violently. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. the driver called roadside assistance to change tire. firestone, steeltex radial ltd. *ak (right rear tire lost its tread/belt) *sc

While driving 70 mph t driver side rear tires tread separated. as a result, driver lost control, but immediately regained control. *ak

While towing the camper driver hit a bump and the spare tire carrier fell off because the cable snapped. dealer was contacted. *ak

While driving at 35 mph spare tire carrier cable located underneath the vehicle broke. as a result, the spare tire fell off in a residential area. *ak the cables end had come of due to the rusting and fracturing of the cable at the end piece which was cast onto the cable end. the consumer was told by a ford service department that these failures were a common problem. *sc

While driving at 65 mph the drivers side rear tire blew out. this caused the driver to pull off the road. the driver changed the tire. firestone steeltex a/t, size 265/75/r16. *ak the consumer purchased four new tires. *sc *jb

All 4 tires developed cracks in the sidewall. there was a recall for these tires, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.*ak *la

While driving at 75 mph the consumer felt the steering wheel vibrating. the vehicle slowed down and the consumer continued with the trip. consumer stopped at a firestone dealership to find that two of the tires, front driver side and rear passenger's side were about to separate. 2 tires were replaced free of charge and the spare tire was put on the vehicle. one tire was bought to replace to have all four tires the same size on the ground. the manufacturer was notified and the consumer was told that those tires were not on recall. *ak the spare was from the original set and should have been replaced. (rear passenger side) *scc *jb

While driving at 70 mph consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. after coming to a stop consumer discovered that the sidewall ruptured on the left rear tire. dealer examined the tire and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tire *ak. consumer found out that several ford f250 models have experienced the same tire failure. *la

Consumer states tire are dry rotten. dealer notified.*ak

Vehicle suffered two tire failures.*mr. the tire tread seperated. *ts *jb

While driving 60 mph the left rear tread separated from the tire. *nlm

Vehicle suffered tire tread separation.*mr while driving the tread separated from the tire. the consumer sent the tire to the manufacturer. *ph *nlm

Tire blew up while driving 60 mph no warning no nails or puncture indications in tire.

Tire mfg., general; ms lt23585r16 grabber aw; the tire decentegrated while being driven 65 mph on a eight lane section highway. please describe details. nlm

Had just completed driving 280 miles on i-10 and temperature was approx. 100 degrees. tires were at 80 psi and had been checked prior to trip. exited off i-10 onto county road and then onto another secondary road. had just accelerated to 45 mph when i heard loud banging noise and and felt back end vibrate. pulled off road and stopped within 100 yards. found that right rear tire tread had completely separated from mounted tire and it was now wrapped around axle in one piece. the interior tire was destroyed and wheel was resting on shredded sidewall and rim. tires are 10 ply, e rated. inspection of entire separated tread revealed no punctures or other damage. vehicle often used to pull horse trailer. believe had tire tread separation occurred at highway speeds, collision/rollover could have resulted due to rapid tire deflation onto rim and tread wrapping around axle. am state police officer and have investigated multiple injury/fatality collisions involving firestone wilderness tires. tire separation in this incident appears to be similar.*ak

Entire sidewall blewout at 65 mph. have encountered 2 simmilar incidents along mn freeways in the last 2 weeks. please contact me for additional information and photos.*ak

Tread separated and damaged rear fender. tire did not deflate, other tires show signs of rippling in sidewall and appear to be defective. tires still have very good tread depth. dealership has rotated and maintained tires on schedule. this tire was not covered on recent recall. how can i receive due process on this matter.*ak

Firestone, steel tex tire, lt265/75r16size, dot# vnw81xm040. original equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. while driving at highway speeds valve stem separated. ford and firestone were notified.*ak *jb

Sidewall bubble; tire replaced before catastrophic failure. *ak

Driving down a two lane highway, when we felt a bad vibration in the truck, was slowing down when the truck made a loud noise and veered sharply to the oncoming traffics lane. we got the truck under control and pulled off at the first available place.the tire did not lose any air but it did lose all of its rubber like it was a retread tire. we were very lucky that we were not towing horses at the time and that there was no oncoming traffic right at that moment.*ak

I had a flat so i had all tires changed and tecnician found a large bubble on the inside of left front tire which caused sidewall to be very weak. firestone refused to honor warranty stating it was caused by road hazard. not true. tire defect. would have caused major crash if left on front and failed at highway speed. mr

Original tires on a ford f250 2000, r4x2 l265/75r16 dotvnw81xm349. towing and trailing at 65 mph left rear tires tread came completely off. consumer kept control and came to a stop. please provide any further information.*ak

While driving at highway speeds, the firestone steeltex at tire tread completely separated from right rear tire, tire did not deflate. this caused fender to curl up and mudflaps to be torn out. dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak *yd

I notice cracking on side of tires where the sidewall and tread meet. had tires certified safe to operate by certified firestone dealer per firestone. at highway speed of 70 mph left front tire tread seperated without warning. i was able to control vehicle and come to complete stop without further incident. tire was replaced by firestone dealer same day, i was charged for the mounting and balancing. estimated damage to fenderwell of vehicle to include bent metal and torn mud flap estimated damage 250.00. firestone denied replacement of other tires. i have since replaced them with another brand.*ak (tiresize: 245/75/16)

Tire separated on freeway at speed of sixty mph. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl399 tiresize: lt26575r16)

I do not know what the "dot" # is, i guessed. here are all the #'s on the tire; lt265/75r16 123/1200 unw8 1xl/399 made in canada. no safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: lt216/75r1 tiresize: lt265/75r1)

Valve stems to air tires failed, resulting in flat tires, there has been three failure, the rubber part of the stem split open, one incident resulted in a flat tire.

Tread separation on highway caused total loss of vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16) (tiresize: 265/75 r16)

I was traveling eastbound on i-10 @ monroe st. in indio, california at approximately 65 mph. i felt the truck start to shake and vibrate, immediately started slowing down. i looked in my mirror and saw the tread come off . within 1 - 2 seconds, i heard a loud explosion when the tire blew up. as all this was happening, i was pulling off the road and stopping. when i did get stopped, i had traveled approximately 1/8 of a mile. looking back at the tire tread, i observed another vehicle striking the tire tread and knocking the tread into the center divider and unfortunately, felt it far too unsafe to try to cross two or three lanes of heavy traffic to retrieve the tread*ak. (dot number: vdw81xm260 tiresize: 265/75r16)

Upon inspecting the tires (lt265/75 r16), during routine rotation, 3 of the 4 road tires have developed numerous 1/4" splits in the center and outer tread. on one tire they are as close as 1" apart from one split to the next.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl389 tiresize: lt265/75/r)

Tire failed dramatically at 70 mph. entire outside sidewall separated. truck was pulling fifth wheel trailer. trailer weight was 11,500 lbs with a hitch weight of 2000 lbs. tire pressures were checked before hooking up trailer, about 2 hours before failure. rear pressure was 70 psi and front pressure was 45 psi as recommened by ford. failure of tire was about 10 miles into trip. only warning was a rumbling sound immediately before failure. tire was checked at ford. no punctures were noticed. firestone has not been contacted because all firestone tires will be removed from this vehicle before the trailer is again towed.*ak (dot number: illegble tiresize: lt265/75r1)

On 7/19/01 i found a bubble on the rear driver side tire. the bubble was approximately 8_x0014_ long. when the tire was removed from the rim the bubble also extended inside the rim. on 7/21/01 i was looking at the other tires and found cracks forming on the side walls on the other three. these cracks are three quarters to one inch in length. *ak (dot number: ador1jd379 tiresize: lt23585r16)

Blew out at highway speed. was able to control vehicle to a safe stop. the vin of the tire was destoyed by the blow out. tire was at recomended air pressure at last fill up of diesel.*ak (dot number: n/a tiresize: lt265r16)