Problems with 1999 Ford F-350 TIRES

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350 equipped with hankook dynapro as tires, size: 235/85r16. while driving above 45 mph, the vehicle would swerve uncontrollably. the contact also noticed that the front tires were wearing down quickly and unevenly, but the rear tires showed no failures. the local tire store was contacted and stated that they no longer serviced or sold hankook tires. the contact called the manufacturer and left a voice message. the vehicle failure mileage was 370,000. the tire failure mileage was unknown.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f-350 equipped with michelin tires, tire line: x radial lt, and tire size: 265/75/r16. the contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew out without warning. the vehicle was taken to a dealer where the tires were replaced. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 220,000. the dot number was not available.

Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford f350 with uniroyal liberator tires, size: lt265/75/16. the contact stated that while driving 50 mph, the rear driver's side tire blew without warning. the vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was not notified. the approximate vehicle failure mileage was 170,000 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000. the dot number was not available.

1999 ford f-350. unit #1 was traveling westbound in the right hand lane on the ohio turnpike. unit #1 had a right tire blowout causing the driver to lose control and strike the guardrail off the right side of the roadway. unit #1 came to a controlled stop after striking the guardrail. *ln according to the police report, all the tires were in good condition, but all were from different manufacturers and all had different read patterns. the driver stated the tire blown tire needed to be replaced. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0460-91)*jb

here's what happened on 7-26-09 i was on my way back to fort worth from austin, tx from a trade show when about 3:00 pm on hwy i-35e 19 miles south of waco tx the i felt a sudden vibration and thumping in the front. i started to slow down to get off the road to check it out when front left tire blew out, causing the truck to severely veer to the left trying my best to keep the truck from rolling, then hitting the concrete guard rail which deflected the truck enough to slide down the barrier for about two hundred feet till it stopped. i felt lucky to be alive. if i would have been in the right lane at the time i would have taken cars out as well. i was able put the spare on and limp back home this is the third tire out of the four all the same batch i have had thrown tread and the last was blow out! all installed at the same time and brand. first one threw tread on 10-14-08 left rear did some damage. ok things happen, i have warranty on it from discount tires, they replaced it.. then the next threw off it's on 7-21-09 right rear tire. discount tire replaces it too.. i had them look at the others tires and check for defects, everything was fine.. five days later this blow out on the drivers front' three tires throwing tread in 9 months and two with in a week i was thinking this is not a coincidence, this is the definite sign of defective tires. i still have one more tire on the truck which looks perfectly good.. i will ask to have replaced as well. i'm not having any luck with michelin .. they gave me a generic excuse and are not willing to do any repairs to my truck this is why i need your help! *tr

Driving on blacktop divide highway and the cable that holds the spare tire broke (corroded through) letting the spare tire drop out from under the truck. the tire then rolled across the highway and just missed hitting an on coming car. this is a common problem with the spare tire holder from what i read on the internet chat rooms. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f350. the vehicle has cooper tires. while driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began vibrating excessively. the contact pulled over and noticed that the rear driver side tire was completely separated from the vehicle. he replaced the tire. four weeks later, the tread separated from the front driver side tire. two weeks later, the rear passenger side tire experienced the same failure. the manufacturer stated that his vehicle was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt); however, all three tires were replaced. the vin, engine size, tire line and size were unknown. the current and failure mileages were 19,000.

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f350. while driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to shake. the contact noticed an air bubble on the driver side tire. she took the vehicle to the tire plus store where it was replaced under warranty. the failure recurred, however, there were four air bubbles in the tire and the tread had separated from the rim. the tire store stated that they will not repair it under warranty and that she would have to purchase new tires. they also suggested that she was striking the curb when parking and driving, which was the cause of the failures. the contact replaced the tires herself. the tires were bridgestone dueler a/t 693, size lt265/75r16. the dot number was unknown. the current and failure mileages were 100,000.

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, a thumping noise was heard in the front end. the contact slowed the vehicle to 5 mph, and pulled over a mile later. the tread had separated from the passenger side front tire. the tire was changed and has not been to a mechanic. this is a continental lt23585r16 tire.

1999 ford f-350 left rear dual tires came off. *ts the police reported stated the dual studs were all sheared off. there was a possibility the studs were broken prior to the incident. *jb

The front rims had cracks on them. this caused the front tires to lose air prematurely. dealership replaced the rims/tires. *ak

While driving 70 mph the rear driver's side tire tread separated, and about 50 miles later the rear passenger side tire tread separated. *ak *sc

The consumer had two sets of six firestone steeltex tires with cracks in the sidewall. *nm firestone would not reimburse the consumer for the tires. *jb

While driving 50-55 mph the consumer experienced tread separation on the right front tire. there were two adults and two child passengers in the vehicle during the incident. *ak *ts *sc *jb

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. the consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. the consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger rear tired blew out. *ak the tread separation repeated on two other occasions. *sc

While driving 65 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollable. consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. driver inspected the vehicle, and noticed that the tread was separating. the tires were taken to the repair shop for inspection. mechanic determined that the tires needed to be replaced due to tread separation. *ak the tires were replaced. *tc

While driving at 55 mph and towing a trailer the left rear tire blew out. the tire was taken to the dealership and they could not determine what caused the blow.*mr consumer first noticed that vehicle was pulling to the right till finding out the blistering at the front left tire at the seam of the thread and the sidewall. tire had 39,657 miles on it. *la

While driving 55 mph the right rear tire separated without warning. the passenger rear fender well end was damaged as a result. *nlm the belt and tread separated from core. dot#da217pg06d *sc *jb

While driving at 60 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the front of vehicle. consumer pulled over to investigate the noise and noticed that the left front tire had a blow out. firestone steeltex radial at, lt265/75r/16, dot# unknown. *ak

Less than a month after purchase and after about 3,000 miles, mostly on the highway, the side of my tire blew out while i was driving on my muddy driveway going at the blinding speed of 3-4 miles per hour. *jb

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the front right tire have tread seperation causing a tire blow out. dealer notified. size 28575r168 please provide the dot#. ts

Firestone, steeltex at, size 26575r16: left front tire failed due to tread coming off in one whole piece from tire. piece wrapped around front axle, doing extensive damage to wiring and other parts. please describe details. *ak

2 firestone tires lost tread or went flat. manufacturer was not doing anything to replace the tires.*ak

While traveling on 405 freeway left front tire blewout/ both air bags went off, and windshield was cracked by the impact of airbags. left front fender/ bumper were damaged. when tire blewout truck turned to the left. consumer was doing approximately 55-60 mph. entire tread was shredded away. consumer was not injured nor did he crash the truck.*ak

While driving 60 mph, the right front tire tread separated and the tire blewout, the driver was the only person in the vehicle at the time. firestone contacted (1999 ford f350, original equipment, tire size lt 265/75r16, dot# vnw81xl358). *ak *yh

While driving front drivers tire separated, causing an accident. dot #vnw81xl, size lt26575r16. orginial tires.*ak during the accident, consumers wife sustained minor injuries to lower legs.*yh (firestone steeltex lt265 75r16)

While driving, vehicle started pulling to the left and there was a slight vibration in the front end. when vibration increased consumer proceeded to slowly pull over to the right side of the roadway. prior to reaching the far right lane a large piece of tread separated from the right front tire. an inspection of the tire found a section of the tire tread missing. the damaged area started on the outer edge proceeding to the middle of the tire and stopping towards the left side of the tire. the tread separation area is approximately 22 inches long and 5 inches wide. no signs of penetration into the core of the tire were observed. firestone lt, radial, size 265/75r16 radial. *yd the tires were manufactured in canada # 28203 ex bm 14480-s, load range e. *nm

Cab of the truck vibrated very hard at any speed. took to mechanic and they replaced torque converter, then hub, still same problem. took to ford, ford replaced tires, still shaking. then, they replaced driveshaft, still shook. dealer did not know what the problem was. please provide any further information.*ak

While driving there was tread seperation on the driver's side rear tire. there was damage to rim and vehicle. contacted dealer. original equipment, 34000 miles,lt265/75r16, mounted on a 1999, ford, f350. *ak dot # vnw81xm088. *yh

Rear tire sidewall shredded at highway speed. was not a blowout, but a separation of the tire components. photos available.*ak (tiresize: lt265/75r1)

Wrong load rated tire, this model calls for load rate e not d, question the sale at least three times befor purchase. saleman informed me that these tires were not involved in a recall. later my wife experienced a blowout on the drivers sid rear tire at 75mph.

General, grabber aw, original equipment, 25996 miles, lt235/85r16 mounted on a 1999 ford f350. dot# ador1jc458. there was tread separation on left rear driver's side tire. has not contacted dealer.*ak *slc

The pickups left front 16 inch firestone steeltex tire had a malfunction of some type which in turn caused the pickup to sharply veer left going onto the median and then crossing the westbound lanes, the driver of the u-haul (deceased) was killed as a result of the pickup crossing the median and into the path of the westbound lanes (attorney for deceased). nlm

While traveling at approximately 70 to 75 mph right rear firestone, steeltex r4s tire, size: lt265/75r16, dot: da217pf09l experienced tread separation. separation caused damage to 1999, ford, f350. it was original equipment with approximately 49,000 miles on the tires. *ak damage was to the right rear pick-up bed, rear running board, and tailpipe, consumer purchased 5 new tires. *slc

While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph in his 1999 ford f350, left front firestone tire size: lt265/75r16, experienced tread separation which damaged wheel well/ fender, and running board. consumer took vehicle to tire center and they replaced front left tire because of tread separation. also, front right firestone tire was replaced because of a lump/bubble that formed on sidewall/tread boundary. these tires were original equipment on the vehicle and had approximately 46,000 miles on them. *ak dot number vnw81xl328. *slc

While traveling at 45 mph heard a loud noise. afterwards, vehicle traveled out of control. consumer pulled vehicle over and noticed rear tire had a blowout. *ak *jb

Tires were constantly going flat. several times i pulled pieces of gravel/rock out to find that was the cause of the leaking. i feel these tires were unreasonably susceptible to punctures . to hear of gravel piercing through the tire, i replaced them fearing that if i hit a larger piece of debris that a severe tire failure may occur.*ak (tiresize: 265/75/16)

I had just checked the tire pressures (70psi) prior to leaving home. 45 minutes into the trip, i felt 2 or 3 seconds of rough shaking of the steering wheel and then a loud noise accompanied by a "drop" of the left rear of the vehicle. i had taken my foot off of the acelorator at the shaking and maintained control while gently braking and when slowed enough, pulled off of the highway. i was towing a gooseneck trailor and all whights were within load capacity of the f350. the sepeaated tire tread completely tore up the rear panel of the truck, two estimated within $50 of each other; lowest was $2654. i filed a claim with firestone to pay or the repair and was required to send them the tire remants as part of that claim. i think those tires are too light for a superduty truck rated at 3600# load capacity. there were no injuries with the blow-out, but i cut my finger really badly undoing the bent fender strut damaged by the tire in order to get the spare tire on.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl487 tiresize: 265/75r16)

Traveling on highway, suddenly tire deflated. stopped, belt had slipped and cut through top of outside edge of tire for about 6 inches. *ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75 r16 )

Firestone steeltex at rear passenger tire p265/75r16 experienced sidewall separation, consumer states some of the tire had wrapped around the axle. *slc

Original equipment on a 1999, ford, f350. tread on left rear firestone steeltex tire (p265 75 r16) separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. firestone will be notified.*ak dot vnw81xl098. *slc

Original equipment, lt265/75r16 size, dot#: vnw81xl119. right front firestone steeltex tire exploded at highway speeds. tread separated all the way around sidewall. firestone and ford have been notified. *ak *slc

While traveling at 70 mph vehicle was shaking. consumer pulled vehicle over, and noticed a bulge on side of tires. after a dealer inspected all tires, hairline cracks were found in the sidewalls of all the tires (firestone twx r4s p265 75 r16). dot #vnw8ixm. *slc

While traveling on a straight and level road the right rear tire had a complete failure. the air preasure in the tire was about 60 psi. speed was about 55 mph. the failure was without warning and was total. the entire sidewall blew off. tire was inspected by sears (the installer) who found no road hazard damage or puncture. (tiresize: 295/75r16)( dot number: tire size: 295/75r16 )

While driving the vehicle had a blowout which caused the vehicle to veer off the roadway to the right, then struck several trees and rolled onto it's left and top areas, the vehicle came to rest on it's to. (texas peace officer's accident report). nlm

Original equipment on a 1999, f350, lt215/85r16 size. tread on the left inside rear firestone steeltex separated and blewout . owner has replaced all of the tires.*ak dot# w10p1xnz494. *slc

This tire experienced total and complete intantainous failure (blew up and ripped to shreads istantainously) causing a complete loss of control and nearly a fatial crash. tire pressure and load was checked 11 miles earlier, this tire was inflated to maximum cold pressure as stated on the side of the tire (no air was added, it was found to be inflated properly at that time). damage to vehicle was caused by the loose tred flapping against the body. (dot number: vnw8ixl tiresize: lt26575r16) (dot number: vnw8ixl tiresize: lt26575r16)

Blowout on right front tire due to tread separation (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )

Right rear firestone wilderness at tire blewout due to tread separation traveling at 60mph. vehicle has some damages. the tires size lt265/75r16 dot#vnw81xm. spare tire was used for replacement.*ak *slc

There are hunks of tread coming off my tires, some the size between a quarter and a half dollar.*ak (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: lt26575r16)