Ford E-350 tire blowout problems

Filed Oct 14, 2026 · Wheels · CA

I had rented an RV from Cruise America for a 1,400 one-way trip from [XXX] to [XXX]. I told the agent this was my first time driving an RV. The agent knowingly told me to disregard the low tire pressure sensor as it was faulty, to directly disregard it. One hour into the trip I experienced a tire blowout of 1 of 6 tires. I sought assistance at a tire repair chain 1 mile from the sensor having gone from "present" to "blinking." The tire center also saw a full crack across the exterior sidewall of another tire and said it could also blowout at any time and even one blown tire could have led to a rollover. They noted the five remaining tires were all older, worn, underinflated, showed bad wear patterns, and were dried out. Their professional opinion was that all six tires be replaced for it to be roadworthy. The [XXX] office of Cruise America either didn't know the tires were worn and rented it to me anyhow or did know and rented it to me anyway (gross negligence, fraudulence, intent to conceal). This could have led to a rollover causing me bodily injury and possibly also involving another vehicle and their passengers. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Sep 2, 2026 · Tires · 37,000 miles · NC

The contact owns a 2025 Ford E-350 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dyna Pro HT, Tire Size: 245/75/R16, DOT Number: 00TL5CHHA 1224, and DOT Number: 1BCl5CHHB 2725. The contact stated that while driving 50 MPH, the sidewall started to detach. The vehicle was not load rated, and there was a blowout. The tires were replaced with underrated tires. The dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had driven over an unknown object on the roadway. The tires were replaced. The vehicle manufacturer was contacted, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.

Filed Sep 6, 2022 · Tires · 80,000 miles · OR

The contact owns a 1999 Ford E-350 Jamboree equipped with Sailun Tires, Tire Line: Terramax H/T, Tire Size: 225/75/R16, DOT Number: (535PLE50). The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 MPH, there were pieces of the driver's side inside dual tire striking the underside of the vehicle and hitting the highway. The contact managed to drive the vehicle back to his residence. The contact stated that the tread had separated leaving only the steel belt and the side wall. The vehicle was not taken to be diagnosed. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 80,000 and the tire failure mileage was 5,000.

Filed Apr 12, 2018 · Wheels · 28,500 miles · CA

I work for the university of california san diego fleet services. We have several 2014 ford e-350's in our rental fleet. Some time a few years back michelin recalled many of the ltx tires on many of our vans. The dot code on the tires on this van did not fall under the michelin recall. As you can see in the photo this tire had a tread separation on a rear tire, van full of passengers. We are really lucky this van did not roll over. This happened traveling on the highway at speeds within the posted limit. The tread as it came separated from the tire damaged the undercarriage of the van & pulled a loose heater hose which caused coolant to leak and the van over heated & left a group stranded in the desert. We believe michelin may want to take another look at the date codes that should be covered under this recall. The tire in the photos that still has tread was removed from the same van (spare position) before it failed. You can see it was getting ready to loose the tread as well and it was not on the road and not exposed to excessive sun light. We will send these tires back to a michelin dealer & see what they will do for us.

Filed Jan 22, 2018 · Tires · 80,700 miles · NJ

Michelin tire blow out lt 225/75r16 ltx ms2 dot b3jh 009x 4413 inside rear passenger side blow out 35k miles on a 70k warranty 2006 ford rv cutaway e350 super duty 6.8 v10 phoenix cruiser 2400 VIN 1fdwe35s2 6hb19410

Filed Jan 16, 2018 · Tires, Wheels · 67,000 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford e-350. While driving approximately at 55 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out without warning. The contact stated that the dealer (jack schmitt chevrolet of wood river, 1870 e edwardsville rd, wood river, il 62095) were aware the tires were not for the vehicle when it was sold to the contact. The manufacturer was contacted. The VIN was unknown. No tire information was available. The failure mileage was 67,000. *tt

Filed Oct 6, 2017 · Tires · 75,344 miles · CA

Purchased a 9000 lb. Motorhome equipped with new "autoguard" lt 225-75r16 tires installed in 2016. While driving the interstate in idaho,noticed a rough ride, attributed to to the fact that they were paving the highway requiring frequent stops. Pulled off the highway for fuel and discovered an outside dual worn thru the steel belts on one area of the tire. The tire dealer discovered that two additional rear tires were worn in a similar manner, one worn 360 degrees but only on one side of the tire the other side still had tread {visible in the photos}the other three tires were not abnormally worn - intact. These tires had been checked for condition that mornings departure. These tires were three years old as verified by the tire dealer replacing them, his diagnosis was tread separation. All six tires were replaced as a result of this near disaster. The estimated miles driven on these tires is 2186, the replacement tires now have 1664 miles on them and are visibly new. Obviously, a 50% failure rate{3 out of 6 tires} with so little use indicates that these tires are dangerous and should not be sold in this country. Only timing and luck prevented a perhaps fatal accident in this case. I am compelled to bring this to your attention and expect action on your part. Obviously, since the manufacturer, beijing capital tire company., is headquartered in china I have no way to obtain compensation or redress for my experience, how many others are going to be exposed to an even worse situation? I will stay informed, expecting the worst.

Filed Jul 3, 2017 · Tires · 127,469 miles · OH

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford e-350 equipped with bf goodrich tires, tire line: commercial ta, tire size: lt245/75r16 and dot number: bf11jd114411. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH, she heard a load explosive noise and loss control of the vehicle moving across several lines of traffic but was able to regain control and stop on the side of the roadway. The contact stated that upon exiting the vehicle, the rear passenger side tire tread was missing but still had air. The spare tire was placed on the vehicle. The vehicle and the tire were taken to an independent tire store where three of the four tires were replaced free of charge but the contact stated she had to pay for the fourth tire. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The contact was not made aware of the federal safety agency campaign number: 12t019000 (tires) prior to the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 127,469 and the tire failure mileage was 10,000.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Tires · 210,000 miles · MN

Failure to replace recalled tires. -- made over a half dozen calls to bf goodrich and discount tire. Alvin at goodrich said he was sending me a damage claims package in the mail -- never received. Brought vehicle into discount tire (nov. 15th, 2016)for inspection and replacement, then sent home. Called back mitch at discount tire (96th ln n., brooklyn park, mn) and he told me he'd definitely call me back before the end of the day -- he never did. Called mitch the next day and he again said he'd definitely call me back before the end of the day. Again he didn't. Called goodrich tire nov.19th,2016 and they said they would check on the delay - joe from goodrich called back and said he got no response from mitch at discount tire. Called danny at discount tire and told I needed to come back in (monday nov. 21st) just to measure tread depth, but still not replace (tread depth is still about 9/32 in.(60%+ usable depth)). By monday I'd come down with an illness so never made it in (not that I should since this was just another "put off" ploy. So what I'm getting from goodrich and discount tire is: -- stalling -- not calling back -- making needless trips to their shop. These are dangerous delaminating tires -- recall number 12t-019 dot be1ljd114910 lt 245/75r16. Tire blowout (nov. 1st,2016) damaged the van's right rear quarter panel, wheel well and tailpipe. I was lucky, I've read that delamination of these tires often causes wheel lockup and subsequent vehicle roll-over. So they are endangering my life and others on the road by not replacing these tires.

Filed Mar 1, 2017 · Tires · 100,000 miles · GA

Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford e-350 equipped with b.f. Goodrich tires, size: lt 225/75r16. While driving at an unknown speed, the vehicle began to bounce violently. The contact pulled the vehicle over and discovered that the rear driver side tire tread had separated and noticed a blister in the tire. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the tread had separated and the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The contact mentioned that the rear passenger side tire was replaced approximately ten months ago due to the same failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 100,000 and the tire failure mileage was unknown.