Problems with 2000 Ford F-350 WHEELS

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 equipped with alcoa wheels, 16x6k front (na). the contact stated that the front passenger side wheel lost air due to a splitting wheel. the vehicle was taken to a local tire shop, but they were unable to repair the tire due to the rim failure. the manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. the contact researched online and found that the alcoa company voluntarily recalled the wheels. the vin and tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350. the contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, he heard a popping noise coming from the front end of the vehicle. after inspecting the vehicle, he noticed that the front driver's and passenger's side alloy wheels were fractured. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure. the vehicle was not repaired. the approximate failure mileage was 90,000. *tr

My 2000 f350 sd right rear single wheel 4x4 aluminum rim cracked on seam not at bolt holes called ford was told they never heard of this problem that's funny called junk yard and was told this is a common problem i think ford needs to recall them due to could case death if driving at breaks apart today i took tire off rim it is cracked whole way thru i still have rim to show or send picture they are factory ford rims. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. in the process of buying new tires, the tire manufacturer discovered a crack that spanned more than half of the front driver side rim. the dealer was notified. the current mileage was 143,528 and failure mileage was 130,000. updated 03-05-08 *bf there was a recall on the rims, but the manufacturer could not tell the consumers if his rims were recalled. the manufacturer told the consumer she should contact her local dealer. the recall was for aftermarket rims. updated.

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. the contact stated that his front driver side wheel had a stress crack and was repaired. approximately one month later, the front passenger side wheel had a stress crack and failed. the dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and no recalls were available. the current mileage was 230,000 and failure mileage was 228,000. updated 12/12/2007 *bf

Consumer stated front rims cracked. as a result, the tires were losing air. *ak...rims crashed at baseof spoke, resulting in loss of air. according to manufacturer these rims were rated at 2440 lbs each, 4880 lbs total cap on front. truck rated at 5200 lbs fron guw-actual weight with one passenger is 4960 lbs, resulting in rims opeating in overloaded condition before any load at all is placed in or on truck. dealer can't do anything. *ak