1996 Ford E-350 tires problems

Filed Oct 9, 2003 · Suspension, Tires · 19,700 miles · CA

While driving at 45/55 MPH right front tire went out of round, and the left front tire started showing signs of fatigue. When this occurred front shocks failed, and the hydraulic fluid spilled onto the catalytic converter. This resulted in severe frontal vehicle damage. The manufacturer had been notified.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Tires · 52,000 miles · CA

Consumer states that valve stems recommended for vehicle is not effective after 8000 miles. On several occasions tires would become flat for no apparent reason. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, who informed consumer of the valve problem.

Filed Aug 1, 2003 · Tires · 23,000 miles · NY

Consumer states that while driving at 55 MPH tread on the passenger side rear separated from the tire. Several weeks later the same thing happened with the front passenger tire while driving at 65 MPH.

Filed Nov 25, 2002 · Tires · 20,200 miles · MN

Consumer's vehicle experienced 3 tread separations on firestone steel tex brand. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts one other tire showed signs of tread separation which included the spare. All tires had to be replaced. *tt

Filed Oct 31, 2002 · Tires · MN

3 tires all seperated at different times within a 3 month. Both front tires and one rear tire. All 3 tires had the same dot number. The other 3 tires did not seperate and had a different dot number. I still have all of the tires. Dt

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Tires · TX

No summary listed for above vehicle.

Filed Oct 26, 2001 · Tires · TX

Tires came apart& blewout.*ak (tiresize: 225/75r16r)

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Tires · MA

Original manufacturing equipment on a ford, e350, 1996. 10,000 miles on tires. Tire size lt24575r16. Tread separated from sidewall of right passenger side tire. Consumer replaced tire with same model tire that had developed splits in the sidewall. *ak

Filed Mar 23, 2001 · Tires · NE

Consumer has a 1996, ford, 350 and left rear tire tread came off without warning. Tire was still inflated. Tread got caught and wiped out heater and A/C line. Consumer was was traveling 60mph. Dealer replaced tire with a spare. At this time vehicle had 21,000 miles. *ak right rear tire also experienced tread separation, firestone tires, p225/75r16.

Filed Feb 2, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving at 60 MPH, the entire tread came of the right inside dual tire, firestone lt 22575r16, which put a hole in the bottom of the motorhome.