1999 Ford E-450 tires problems

38 complaints (52% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 17,434.

owner complaints: 38
of this car's complaints: 52%
typical mileage: 17,434
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Tread/belt
18
Sidewall
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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175k-200k

200k+

Ford E-450 tires problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1999 Ford E-450 tires

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Tire blowout 20

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

Related investigations

Rapid tire deflationOpened August 19, 2002, closed August 22, 2003

This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles is consistent with the testing which was performed. Therefore, this investigation is closed.see the attached report for full technical details.

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What 1999 Ford E-450 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Dec 10, 2012 · Tires · 102,000 miles · FL

Tread belt separation.

Filed May 20, 2005 · Tires · 10,000 miles · SC

Loud noise from motorhome while driving. Rear right tire (firestone steeltex r4s) had bulged and the tread had seperated from the tire, leaving the steel showing. It ripped the mud flap off and damaged the rear wheelwell. After replacing it, and less than 10 miles later, we heard a loud noise again. The rear left tire had a large bulge and the tread had seperated from it. A third tire also has a bulge.

Filed Jun 23, 2004 · Tires · 2,100 miles · CA

Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. *mr as the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. The consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. The right rear tire exploded and what was left was 2 inch rings mounted on the rim, also the other tire looked as if it was partially deflated. This problem repeated, but this time the inner tire well and the exhaust system was damaged as a result. *sc

Filed Jun 4, 2004 · Tires · CA

Right rear tire exploded while driving. *mr there were chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the motor home. The tire looked as if it were partially deflated. (1999 big foot motor home mounted to the ford e450) *sc

Filed Apr 3, 2004 · Tires · 71,750 miles · CA

Second disintegration of a firestone 225/75/r16e. Caused extensive damage to the compartment housing water pump, water service line, 120v electrical, 3/8" propane copper tubing to stove, water heater, furnace, etc. Motorhome is jayco, class c, new in 1999. Damage to outside paneling as well.

Filed Aug 11, 2003 · Tires · 17,434 miles · NC

Firestone r4s blow out on right front tire of 1999 ford f-450sd with coachman motor home mounted on frame. Unit not over loaded and proper air pressure maintained.checking I have found other tires with hair line cracks around where thread meets sidewall. I am replacing tires and will hold firestone tires while waiting for tires to be recalled .

Filed Jul 5, 2003 · Tires · 16,500 miles · CO

My rv suffered a tire blowout and complete tred separation on the road on vacation. Damage was sustained to the under side of my rv by the tred wipping the rv as it separated. The tire had only 16,000 miles on it, was properly inflated and was going only about 55 MPH on normal dry pavement. The tire is a firestone steeltex radial r4s lt225/75 r16 load range e dot vd1l 1xd 259 other numbers on tire 25439 ur bd99805-6 da180p d06l 06029.

Filed May 28, 2003 · Tires · NC

Tread on rear right side separated while driving the vehicle at 50mph . Firestone steel tex r4s size#lt225/75r16 dot# vd1le38.

Filed Mar 12, 2003 · Tires · 30,000 miles · TN

A tire lost its tread while traveling on i40 in lebanon,tn, while enroute to new hampshire. The tire was a firestone, on a dutchman motor home with a ford chasis.

Filed Jan 20, 2003 · Tires · CT

The "service" of quick change oil shops to adjust tire pressures on warm/hot tires to recommended (cold) pressures. This results in cold pressures of 4 to 6 psi below recommended pressure if checked properly.

Questions about the 1999 Ford E-450 tires

Does the 1999 Ford E-450 have tires problems?

Owners have filed 38 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Ford E-450, 52% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 1999 Ford E-450 tires problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 17,434 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1999 Ford E-450 tires?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford E-450 have bad tires?

The Ford E-450 model years with the most tires complaints are 1999 (38 complaints) and 2000 (28 complaints).