Problems with 2000 Ford F-350 TIRES

Tire went flat, found side wall failure, put spare on, it also had side wall failure, after having all tire inspected by firestone, 4000 miles later a third tire failed in rear left inside dually with no apparent holes all tires were original equipment with truck, spare had never been used when it failed, all other tires had less then 1/16th inch even wear when inspected (tiresize: lt215/85r1)

Tread seperation on 2 tires and possible another. contacted firestone dealers and did not acknowledge problem whatsoever. have a signed card by a dealer for the 3rd tire saying nothings wrong that he could see. dt

While driving, the left rear tire experienced tread separation, which then ripped of the fuel filler hose.*jb (no tire info given) (ohio traffic crash report#10-90-444)

This the the second general tire sidewall blowout on my truck in one week. *ak (tiresize: 235/85/16)

Complete tread separation on right front tire. luckily, no one was injured. there was no trailor or real load in the back of the truck. it could have been much worse if it happened 20 minutes later on a twisty mountain road or hauling a load. tire pressure has been religiously checked at 72 psi for all tires and 48 hourd before this trip. these tires have never been off road 4-wheeling or heavy trailor towing. just finished a 1,000 mile trip to hamilton, mt and back to orem,ut over july 4th. there was no noticable wear, bubbles, or blemishes on exterior of any tires before this trip. only noticable damage is to the tire, scratches on wheel rim, and slight scuffing on fenders. the worst part of this is the attitude of both ford and firestone in blaming one another and no one will take responsibility for these defective tires. we will just have to wait for a serious injury accident and the lawyers to get it resolved!*ak (dot number: vnw81xl070 tiresize: 265/75r16)

Sidewall delamination. *ak (tiresize: 235/75r16)

Tires cracking around bead all six tires. *ak (tiresize: lt 235/85r)

Softball and golfball size bubbles on sidewall of two front tires. *ak (tiresize: 235/85/16)

Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. total separation , only bead the tire tread left. no road hazard at time. same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.*ak

I had one blow out 5/27/01 at 50 miles an hour coming off the highway. i then took the tire to ted wiens firestone in las vegas on 6/2/01; they refused to exchange the tire or give credit. i then went to discount tire and replaced the back two tires with goodyears on 6/2/01. i did not replace the front two! the last blow out on 7/01/01 caused the truck to veer off the road, causing a major crash. the crash totaled the truck , trailer and horses. all of the occupants of the truck suffered life threatening injuries.*ak (dot number: vdwd1xm359 tiresize: lt265/75r1)

Tire failed at 70 mph with no warning.vehicle is serviced at ford every 3000 miles,and tires are checked every time and rotated at required times.at the time of the incident,the tire made a flapping sound,and quickly deflated,causing the vehicle to fishtail violently at which time i pulled vehicle off to the side of highway.i contacted ford,they sent me to a firestone dealer,they in turn sent me back to ford.finally ford offered to put a used replacement on,of the same make and model!! i am afraid to drive on these tires,but cannot afford to replace them.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: lt26575r16)

General, grabbers lt235/85r16, dot dk, original equipment on a 2000, ford, f350 with 9000 miles. passenger's front tire has developed a large bubble, 7" long, 4" wide. also, the same time on front drivers side developed a flat part to tire which is also be replaced. *ak

Complete seperation of insidewall on ambulance. *ak (dot number: wiop tiresize: lt21685r16)

Full tread separation from the side walls. side walls on other tires are cracking. *ak (dot number: knw81xm tiresize: lt26575r16)

While driving, left front tire tread totally separated from the sidewall of tires causing a blowout. with less than 30,000 miles on tires and 95% of those miles are highway. tires have been rotated and balanced every 3-4000 miles, and the air pressure is checked weekly and everyday while away from home. all four tires were replaced as we were 1000 miles away from home at the time the blowout occurred. *ak (dot number: vnw8xm tiresize: 265/75r16)

Grapefruit size air bubble from the inside to the outside. happened to friend on 2 tires, same truck purchased at same place. general is giving him 7 new tires and only offered me 2, at first i was told i had to pay $50.00 for replacement tire. *ak (tiresize: 235 85 16)

Pe00 020; was traveling 60mph on highway and heard a loud noise. then, noticed that vehicle was pulling to the left. he was able to pull over to the shoulders, and he noticed that passenger rear was flat. he was able to change it . firestone, steel tex, #2657516. he has contacted ford, and firestone. the problem was the vavle stem. *ak

Why did my tire come apart and they aren't on the recall list? no safety defec tmentioned. *ak

One set of tires (front) are pulling to the right, and the left rear has a 10" crack, consistent with dry-rotting, in the sidewall. the local firestone dealer has agreed to replace all tires. this complaint is being filed for record purposes only.*ak (dot number: 008062 tiresize: 265/75r16)

While returning from a call driving at normal speeds. the tire completely separated. the only part of the tire that remained was the side walls. i have sinced been told that the two tires on the front of this unit are bad and need replacing. i am concerned if these tires are safe to run on an ambulance. i called firestone and got the "run-a-round". my local firestone dealer stated that the tires are safe and they would not replace any of the damaged tires.*ak (dot number: 8x0p tiresize: lt 215/85r)

The oem valve stem were found to be fatigued wher they mount to th rim of steel-tex mounted tires. the right rear inside tire went down first and the spare was put on. then two days later the left rear inside tire went down due to valve stem failure. it was found at the time of mobile service repair that the left front tire valve stem was severely fatigued and the ambulance was removed from service until it was driven to a tire shop were the remaining 5 of 7 valve stems were replaced. all the original tires were put back on the ground and the spare was stored. two days later the right rear inside tire had a blow out while enroute to the hospital with a patient on board. the tire was replaced with the spare which is a steel-tex tire. the spare was replaced and stored away. there have not been any further problems with these tires as of 06/02/01. *ak (dot number: w10p1xn070 tiresize: lt21585r16)

Lf came apart got rid of all 4 saved one i tow a 14000 lb boat couldn't take a chance of loosing another one at 75 mph all firestone tires are junk also ontario fire dept. was responding on fwy to a call & lost one on there brand new ford 4x4pickup pulling a hazemet trailer. ford & firestone both told me sorry, please call me. dt

Tire size lt 265/75r16; last year one of the tires had some tire separation. within last year all 4 tires had tire tread separation. last one to separate was front right passenger's side tire. tires mounted on 2000, ford, f350, original equipment.*ak on one of the occasions the rim was damaged and needed replaced. *slc

After tread on tires gets to approximatly half of the intended wear, the tire design/composition will not provide any wet surface traction. while attempting to drive on wet interstate i was not able to exceed 40 mph without losing control of vehicle. both front and rear wheels would lose traction. rear wheels break lose on any incline or turn. front tires have problems with hydroplaning and break loose on turns. had to replace tires.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl399 tiresize: lt26575r16)

Your site did not except the full tire size of lt235/85/r16. no safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: adr1jc0700 tiresize: lt/235/85/)

The tread separated from the tire while driving causing damage to the rim, this incident has been reported to ford and firestone with no satisfaction or compensation from either (firestone steel tex radial r48 lt265-759-16 e). nlm

I have experienced a total of 5 sidewall blowouts on new general tires supplied on a f-350 200 ford truck. the appearance is that ford's tire problems extended to other makes and models in addition to the firestone recall. i still have most of the tires that blew/became severely warn/unbalanced. have there been other complaints on these vehicles? *ak (tiresize: 235_75_r16)

Yesterday on i4 in florida between tampa and lakefield [xxx] was critically injured when a 2000 ford f350 rolled over after a rear tire tread separation on a lt26575r16 firestone steel tex. he is not expected to survive. information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). *tr

No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak (tiresize: l26575r16e)( dot number: tire size: l26575r16e )

Right rear outside tire (dual wheel vehicle) separated around the entire radius where the tread and sidewall join. we felt a brief vibration, followed by an explosion. the force tore the fender, running board and lights off the vehicle and threw us into another lane. thankfully no one was injured and no other vehicles were in the immediate area. also, the inside right rear tire remained in tact and helped to stabilize the vehicle. my children and their friends ride in this vehicle. are these tires safe? *ak (dot number: w10p3591 tiresize: lt21585r16)

Right rear tire shredded to pieces. two months ago left front tire messed up was able to repair that tire, right rear tire unrepairable. took tire to a local firestone dealer they told me they could not tell me what could have happened to the tire. my wife and 3 children was in the vehicle when the tire blew out, they were on a bridge in very heavy traffic, was very lucky to have maintained the vehicle to get to the side of the bridge without wrecking are causing others to wreck. there is no doubt that this is a defective tire and should be made part of the recall to get these tires off the road.*ak (dot number: vdw81xl469 tiresize: lt26575r16)

While traveling on highway 35 at high speed, the front right tire blew apart causing me to swerve accross 3 lanes of traffic and almost cause several wrecks. the sidewall of the tire blew out on both the inside and outside of the tire. there are four latteral slashes on the outside sidewall and one latteral slash on the inside of the tire. the tire instantly deflated causing loss of steering. i just watched the news which indicated an investigation of this tire. someone needs to see this tire to believe the damage. please contact me.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )

The left front firestone tire (p265/75r16) experienced tread separation, causing damage to the vehicle, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for the cost of the replacement tires and for the damage sustained to the vehicle. *slc

Tread separated in one complete piece with no load in truck. pictures available. *ak (dot number: vnw8 1xl tiresize: lt26575r16)

I have noticed over the last three weeks what i believe was tire seperation on my tires so i called to ask if they were having problems with my make and model and was told no. i then drove my truck to the dealership and was informed that my tiers were infact seperating and that i should take them to a general tire store so i did that and it was confirmed by them that my tires are in the proccess of seperation but was told that it is not there problem that it is the dealerships responsibility. the tires are so bad that you can stick your fingernail under the rubber that is starting to come apart. i then drove to yet another dealership and got the same confermation but still no results. i was then left with no choice and had to replace the tires. they told me to hold onto the tires for a possible recall or for your viewing. i have also contacted the sc attorney generals office and they are the folks that told me to contact you. at this point i am out another $1,150.00 for tires that i should not be having to purchase yet, not to mention my safety.( dot number: 0600 tire size: 235/85r16 )

I was driving on a major interstate freeway and the right rear tire exploded and quickly disinegrated. i somehow managed to get the truck to the side of the road and get the spare on. after getting to the nearest firestone dealer in springfield mo, they said the failure was due to the rubber valve stem breaking loose. they said ford should have equiped the truck with steel valve stems. ford and firestone have declined responsibility for the failure. luckily i was able to keep from crashing and being killed. *ak( dot number: vd tire size: lt265/75/r )

The firestone (steel tex radial r45) left front tire blewout on the ambulance during a medical emergency call. *et

After seeing repeated warnings about proper inflation of firestone tires i checked mine and noticed that the tread was separating on the left front tire. i informed my dealer as i had it in for a oil change and was told that my tires which are 16 inch are not covered under any recall. i have removed the tire and it is now being saved as a temporary spare.v. *ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16)( dot number: tire size: 265/75 r16 )

Pe-00-040; original equipment on ford, f350, 2000, tire size lt26575r16, tires have six thousand miles on them. dot number vdw81xl. while driving at highway speeds and hauling heavy loads, vehicle is very difficult to steer, poor vehicle handling, consumer believes that problem is linked to sidewall of the tires that is very bad. please provide any further details.*ak problem could also be suspension related. *slc

Pe00040, firestone, steeltex r4s, orignal equipment on 2000, ford, f350, tire size lt26575r16, dot vnw81xm409. driver's rear tire tread come off entirely, and in between steel belts which caused major damage to vehicle. sent tire to firestone for compensation. *ak *slc

8-5-00 had to buy a replacement tire on the left front of truck. there was a large size bubble on the outside of tires sidewall. on 9-1-00 had to have another tire replaced on the front right side due to large bubble on the inside sidewall. 9-6-00 went to pioneer ford and had service manager (mark elfring) look at tires and he stated that i have the same issue on more of the tires. contacted manufacturer and they are willing to only pro rate tires and we do not want to put more of general tires on our vehicle. 2 separate tire dealers (discount tires) employees have stated to us that these tires have this problem all of the time and they see them coming in like truck loads. we were also told by the mechanic at pioneer ford on 9-6-00 that he also sees this problem and recognizes that there is a problem.( dot number: tire size: lt235/85r- )

Firestone steeltex tire (p265 75 r16) experienced tread separation. *slc

Right front tire currently has small tread separation on corner of tread and sidewall. am going in the morning to firestone dealer for possible adjustment.*ak (tiresize: lt265/75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt265/75r1 )

When inspecting tires consumer noticed a large bulge on sidewall of tire. tire was original equipment on ford, f350, 2000 . the tires were replaced at the consumer's cost. *ak

While driving on highway side wall on the right rear tire blew out. *ak after the service man pointed out that the loud noise the customer experienced was coming from the tires, all tires were replaced and the noise stopped. the manufacturer declined to pay for the damages. firestone tire sxat,265/75r16 and dot no. vnw81xl469. *yh

Pe00 020; was traveling about 70mph on the highway and heard a noise. he was able to pull over, rear passenger tire tread separated. he has contacted firestone firestone #steal tex,#r4 lt265r1575. *ak

Excessive smoke comes out of the tailpipe during cold starts. *slc

Consumer drove vehicle out of town, and noticed that there was a knot on the right tire. the tire was sent to charlotte north carolina, and manufacturer was suppose to sent him a replacement tire. *ak

I have had ongoing tire problems since this truck was new. i have had casing separations in four of the six tires installed on the dual wheel truck, both front and rear. i have contacted ford customer service numerous times. i have been to two local dealerships. i have also made numerous calls to general tire customer service and i talked to five separate representatives. all to no avail. one ford dealership told me they were "not in the tire business" -- "have a nice day" -- "good bye". another ford dealership has been waiting for three weeks for an eamil from "corporate headquarters". i believe that they are hoping i will just give up or crash and burn -- whichever come first. general tire has agreed to give me a small credit toward the purchase of replacement tires or replace them with the same general tire junk that i have now. neigher of which is satisfactory or fair. someone is going to be hurt by their failure to respond to this problem or even take the time to question me as to when, where, or how my tire failures have occurred. your timely response would be greatly appreciated as this is a very widely used tire and i believe is a very dangerous problem to the public. thank your for your time and consideration. i will be happy to answer any questions you may have at your convenience.*ak (dot number: ador1jc279 tiresize: 235x85x16)