Problems with 2000 Ford F-350 TIRES

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 equipped with six bf goodrich commercial t/a all season tires, size: lt235/85/r16 /lre mplus (na). after approximately 150 miles of use, a bubble was present on the sidewall of the outer rear driver's side tire. the cause of the failure was not determined. an unknown dealer was notified of the failure. the manufacturer was not contacted. the tire failure mileage was 150. the vin and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires, size: lt285/75r16. while driving 70 mph, there was a vibration in the tires and a loud noise was heard as if something hit the vehicle. the contact stated that there was also a loud popping sound. the contact was able to exit the freeway and, upon exiting, noticed the tire tread on the roadway along with damage to the front driver side fender and running board. the contact called aaa to change the tire. the vehicle was then driven to an independent tire shop. the cause of the failure was not determined, but all four tires were replaced. the vehicle and tires were not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 123-53467. the vehicle failure mileage was 218,589 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 213,000.

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.

Mesa a/p2 tires, cracking around bead with only 3889 miles on supposedly not big o brand mesa not found in menu

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350. while driving 15 mph, the spare tire detached from the vehicle. the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. the manufacturer was notified. the vin and failure mileage were unknown. updated 10/30/14*cn

Tl* the contact owns a set of yokohana lt tires, size: 265 75r 16 (n/a). the contact stated that while driving 65 mph the front passenger side tire exploded, causing damage to the hood and fender. several weeks later the rear passenger side ire exploded, also causing extensive damage to the rear of the vehicle. the tires were only 3 months old when the failure occurred. the manufacturer was notified of the issue and stated that they would send someone to further investigate the tires. the veihcle failure mileage was unavailable. the tire failure mileage was 10,000.the vin was not available.

After complaining to bf goodrich about (4) cracking sidewalls and being told that they were surface cracks and if the tires held air they would do nothing because the tires are good at (1) year old with 20,000 mi. (1 1/2) year later the sidewall and tire tread separated while sitting in the drive way. i have now replaced all (4) tires with a different tire brand. *tt

2000 ford f350, unit #1 was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the right tire blew out. unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway, struck the ditch and struck a fence. bf the driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0415-89)*jb updated 12/10/10 *bf

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

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph on normal road conditions, a vibration could be felt immediately followed by the tread falling off the tires on two occasions severely damaging the vehicle. there was no abnormal bulging on the tires. the contact provided regular service to the tires as well as keeping up with the recommended tire pressure of 80 psi. the tire had not yet been examined. the tire was a cooper dominator sport a/t. size: lt265/7516. updated 12/28/06. *jb

2000 ford f-350 tire blewout causing damages to the right fender and mirror. *kb the vehicle's right fender, right mirror, bottom right door, wheel and right side running board were damaged. *nm *nm

Firestone steeltex tires experienced tread separation. *bf this was a violent and catastrophic event without warning. the tire shredded sending debris high into the air and caused extensive damage. the consumer request reimbursement. *sc

Dt: while traveling on highway 528 on 7/1/04 at around 9 a.m at 75 mph the front driver's side tread separated from the tire, causing the truck to lift up on one side about two feet. it was in heavy traffic, and it almost caused an accident. the impact dented the side of the consumers fender and damaged the trim panel on the truck. the tire was still full of air. the consumer managed to limp on the shoulder of the road to a ford dealership where they put the spare tire on for free. it is noted in the repair invoice the mileage 57663 and the damage that was done. the tires still have good tread and seemed to be in very good shape. the thing that scared the consumer the most was that there was no warning. the following week, he took the truck to sears and had a complete set of new tires cooper brand installed. the tires that were on the truck a 2000, f-350 were steeltex a/t, lt265/75r16 123/1200 m/s load range e. the consumer has some other #'s that could help in seeing if this is an ongoing problem, 28216 ex, bm14474-3, e4 00 8061. when the consumer asked the service tech. at greenway ford about the payment on the damage, he was told to talk to firestone. he talked to the manager at the firestone in merritt island and he said they should only be used for 50,000 miles although they still had very good tread on them.*ak *jb

Right rear tire exploded and came apart while driving on i-17 40 miles s of flagstaff, az. this caused extensive damage to the right rear 1/4 panel of our f350 and completely removed the wheel well. the tail pipe was bent and the body of the truck was scratched and bent. the tires on the truck were factory issue, and had a considerable amount of tread left. we changed the tire, mounted the spare, bought a new tire in flagstaff and filed a claim w/ firestone. we received a 'letter' yesterday denying our claim based on their examination of the tire we sent to them. they are claiming damage to the tire from a pot hole or like incident. we are mailing back to them the form to reclaim our tire. we also mailed many photos of the damage to the truck which we have files of. please advise as to our rights in this matter. thanks for your time. *la

While driving between 65 to 70 mph front driver's side tire blew up. as result, driver lost the control, and vehicle rolled over several times. vehicle landed upside down in an embankment. upon impact, the airbag did not deploy. firestone, steeltex radial, size 265/75r16 dot vdw81xl2400. the driver and wife became unconscious and were transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital. *ak

While driving approximately 55 mph rear passenger side tire tread separated. the cause of separation had not been determined. *ak *ph

Ltr fm david matthews (nv) re defective bridgestone dueler a/t tires requests a defect investigation into tread separation for possible recall, reply to las vegas ofc. *ph while driving left rear tire blew out causing over $1000.00 worth of damages to left rear quarter panel.*mr *nm *cb *jb

Driver rear tire tread separated and tire went flat while driving at 60 mph.*mr while driving 60 mph the left rear tire tread separated and the tire went flat. about four hours later the right rear tire separated and caused damage to the vehicle. ts *nlm

While driving at 65 mph two rear tires tread separated from the wheel. dealer notified. *ak

Consumer states while driving at 65 mph and with no warning, the front left tire experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle. consumer had to pull over. firestone, lt # p265/75/r16 dot#- unknown. dealer had been notified. *ak the consumer was traveling east bound in the fast lane. there was a "thud" and the consumer pulled over to the left. the consumer left the east bound lane and had gone over the mound of gravel, crossed two lanes of construction over the cement divider wall and broke out two chunks of cement, landed over the drivers side, sliding, rolled over on top, and landed upside down in the west bound slow lane. the vehicle was totaled. (state of minnesota police report) *scc

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning tire sidewall separation causing a distraction to the consumer. size#p18565r,15 dot#123/120qm/s. dealer notified. *ak

Repeated tire blow outs, one in june 2003, one in september 2003, same truck, same tire location, same brand tire. *ak

While driving on the interstate, the left front tire blew out. firestone steel tex radial tire. please provide details. *jb

While traveling at 50 mph passenger side rear tire blew out. there was no warning. the dealer was contacted. *ak *nm

Vehicle experienced tire tread separation while driving at 70 mph. *mr while the vehicle was in motion the consumer felt a heavy vibration that increased. the consumer tapped on the brake and it slowed, then the consumer heard loud noises and saw rubber flying to the left behind the vehicle. the tire was fully inflated but with no tread. *scc *jb

The tire began to vibrate and in about 20 seconds (about the time it took me to realize that the vibration was not caused by the road) the tread came completely off the tire, which did not immediately lose air. the truck swerved wildly to the right and thanks to a wide shoulder, front & rear way bars, and an experienced driver it did not roll over. the tire load was apx. 200 lbs under it's max. load rating, inflated to max. pressure of 80 lbs, and was not over heated. the air temp was about 95 degrees. i have the tire and tread in my posession. the ford dealer claimed that ford had no responsibility and told me to contact a firestone dealer. i did contact a dealer, they gave me an 800 number which i called, that person told me he would file a claim and that the firestone legal department would contact me. the firestone 800 number on the nhtsa website refered me to a dealer or their website. please do not hesitate to contact me if i can be of any asssistance in this matter, thank you, jim wells. *ak

1st tire separated on 07/01/02; 2nd tire separation did damage to truck's brake line and lr quarter panel. nhtsa appears non-responsive, as is firestone. documentation on record to show tires rotated & checked every 3,000 miles by ford. tire checked for proper inflation 20 minutes prior to 2nd blow out on straight highway, not overloaded, moderate temperature. two remaining (not blown) tires removed and also show impending signs of failure. firestone sent tire and "rubber stamped" results as due to underinflation for unknown period of time. unknown period of time is when tread seperated, revealing belts and subsequently deflating tire. the now underinflated tire caused rim to damage tire wall which allowed firestone's inept conclusion. discount tire, gcr (bridgestone/fire stone), and ted wein's (firestone), agree independently on tire failure. apathy seems to sweep thru nhtsa and firestone setting in motion civil litigation/congressional investigation if nothing is done. add this to the over 162 other complaints on the steel tex, along with arizona's dps problems. this is third submittal to nhtsa with no response on first two!!! sen. reid, nv, also being advised. *ak

Tire failed on asphalt, no warning. total separation , only bead the tire tread left. no road hazard at time. fourth firestone failure, second for same tire size. *ak

This is the second tire to totally shread to where after the tire is taken off of the wheel both of the beads are touching.*ak

While driving on freeway at 70 mph right tire cap came off tire did not blow out , tire cap did vehicle wheel well damage this is second tire from same set on vehicle when purchase vehicle did sent info on 10-13-01 firestone was given the tire and all info, they deine saying low tire pressue was not so both tires were at the correct pressure, the other two tires show sidewall cracking, and are being taken out of services by me, during this tire failure the outside air tempure was at 115 degrees and driving less than 15 miles when it failed, the truck bed did not have any load in it just vehicle weight and two personnel inside at the time location of tire failure was south bound highway 14 on cement road bed please contact me for any other questions i do believe this tire should be recalled.*ak

Buldge (the size of and apple) in sidewall on 2 different tires on the same vehicle.*ak

Vehicle's tire valve started leaking and was split at the base. part was replaced , problem recurred.*ak

Tire provided to state farm insurance claims center for adjustment with firestone. to date (10/24/02) no response from firestone. dt

Tire pressure set at mfr spec. tire was not over loaded. no puncture. tire was very well maintained. tread separation, destroyed tire and deflated. *jb *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cur-over to artemis****770831

Front end started to shimmy, then front passenger tire blew out. vehicle was jerked off the road. model dueler at, dot ejlf, size lt285-75r16, not original.*ak consumer feels that this tire can be very dangerous, and he is concerned that this tire may blow out on the driver side and hopes to prevent this from happening, especially on a two lane road. *scc

Tire blew out on interstate while traveling 70 mph...2nd instance. *ak (dot number: vnw8txm429 tiresize: 265 75 r16)

While driving between 60 to 70mph the vehicle started shaking from the rear of the vehicle, got off the road and check the rear of the vehicle, found left rear tire flat. the truck was not towing nor was there a load on the bed.

The oct. 5th. incident happened while my camper was on the truck. tread was thrown and then the tire exploded. it tore the fender, body panel and running board. the tire was destroyed this tire had been a spare and had only about 14000 miles on it. i sent the tire to firestone and they said it wasn't their fault. the first incident occurred on aug. 30 when there was nothing in the truck bed and caused about $1,700.00 damage. firestone compensated me for this incident. i am sure both tires were faulty and plan to go to small claimes court for damages. *ak (dot number: vdw81xm399 tiresize: 265/75r16)

Tire had catastophic failure, possible fatal accident narrowly avoided. tire inflated to correct safe pressure. tire info. sticker on vehicle is disputed by firestone, however tires were inflated correclty. 2 independent firestone stores said tire was defective. both stores checked and verified pressures as being safe and adequate. clearly, it is a defective tire. tire sent to firestone for evaluation, returned with excuses letter attached. firestone refuses to make good on defective product. i have destroyed tire/rim in my possesion, i would be glad to have it evaluated again. i hereby request payment for replacement tuires and subsequent damages from firestone. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl010 tiresize: 265-75r16e)

While traveling 55mph and without prior warning, the right front tire blewout while towing a trailer. tread had separated from tire. this caused damage to the right front end/wheel well and running board. tow driver pulled bumper out before towing vehicle to tire retailer and replaced the tire. bridgestone dueler at, lt285/75r16 with 22,000 miles.*ak *slc

Firestone steel tex r4s, lt265/75r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, ford, f350 with 17800 miles. while driving 55 mph left rear tire had a blowout.*ak consumer contacted ford and firestone and was informed that it was not one anothers fault, firestone stated it was fords problem because of the bad valve stwm that was put on by ford, consumer stated there were 2 more bad valve stems found in bad condition and were replaced.*jb

Tire tread separation. *ak (dot number: w10p tiresize: lt215/85r1)

First failure at 15900 miles was a tread separation and blowout. second failure at 20445 miles was a tread separation only. (tire did not deflate) tires were loaded near the maximum load range and properly inflated. *ak (dot number: vdw81xm509 tiresize: lt265/7516)

I had 2 valve stem failures within 2 weeks and 2000 miles. both occurred at 60 to 70 mph. both valve stems where original equipment. both occurred on 85 degree or higher days. each resulted in rapid deflation of front tires.*ak

Firestone, steel tex tire, lt265/75r16 size, dot#: vnw81xm459 on one occasion tread on left tire separated at 65 mph, both times causing damage to vehicle. vehicle is currently at the dealer ship for repair.*ak right rear tire experienced tread separation at 50 mph causing damage to vehicle again and damage to trailer. *slc

Knots on the inside of both front tires. service-manager said common problem! only on. *ak (tiresize: 235-85r16)

I have also faxed this information to your office. no safety defect mentioned. *ak (dot number: 28163exbm1 tiresize: lt21585r16)

Tread separation on left rear and right front tire's at 11k miles. photo's taken. reported defects to firestone dealer; tech support; consumer affairs...no interest or concern shown...now attempting to contact corporate office. who has shown no. *ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)

Tread separation on left rear and front right tire's at 11k miles. photo's taken. reported defects to firestone dealer; tech support; consumer affairs office...none indicated any interest or concern...now attempting to contract corporate office. *ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)

The inside right rear tire on my new 2000 - f-350 dual wheel truck peeled on the face and sides while traveling on interstate highway i-10 at approximately 65 miles an hour. this truck has not been used to transport any heavy weight, just to travel between my home in scottsdale, az and quartzsite. az (a distance of about 142 miles). the other tires on the truck (all the same original tires that came with the truck) show signs that they also may peel and/or separate. in october 2000 the state of arizona replaced all of their general tires because of peeling (i came across an article in the paper while researching if there was a recall on these general tires). these tires, with only about 6600 miles on them and plenty of tread left are a hazard to any driver having them on his/her car. luckily the defective tire on my truck was on one of the dual inside back wheels. i have contacted the dealer, bell ford and will take the vehicle to the dealership in the next few days. on the phone, they said once they saw the tires they would see what they could do.*ak (dot number: ador1jc230 tiresize: t235/85r16)