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, ...

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