1999 Ford E-450: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Apr 25, 2008 · Engine · 52,000 miles · NE

I found out that because of a design flaw in the ford triton engine cylinder heads they are prone to "spark plug blow out". In certain instances this can result in fire as the spark plug becomes a missile and can break fuel lines etc. After such an event the repair for out of warranty vehicles can easily be well into the thousands of dollars and ford will accept no responsively. I own such an engine and in the interest of possibly preventing this, I have looked into replacing the spark plugs far earlier than ford maintenance recommends and install the new ones per the latest information regarding the use of anti-seize products on the threads. Because of this design, it seems that to replace 10 spark plugs in my rv exceeds $1000. This is outrageous and ford should be required to step up to the plate and accept liability for their error.

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 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 Nov 8, 2002 · Tires · NC

These tires are mounted on a 32 foot jayco class c motorhome on a ford chassis. The first tire to blowout was the left side inside dual tire at 15000 miles. The second tire to blowout was the outside right dual at 17180 miles. This blowout caused $3243.00 to my motorhome. Air pressure in the tire was 72psi and the temperature was approximately 90 degrees f. My insurance company, state farm mutual, had the tire inspected and determined that a defect caused the thread separation. I am very concerned about our family's safety since there are still five of the orginial seven tire still on our motorhome. Dy

Filed Sep 6, 2002 · Tires · FL

Inside right rear duel tire blew blewout.

Filed Aug 26, 2002 · Tires · NM

Dot # was hard to read on the sidewall, so I'm not sure if I got it correct. There wasn't enough room in the block to enter complete tire size; it is lt225/75r16. Catastrophic tire failure (tread separated) on low-mileage, properly-inflated tire. Did significant damage to the underside of my rv. I have a written repair estimate of $2,010.00, which was prepared by property damage appraisers of albuquereque, nm, 505‑242‑1531, estimate id # 2080027.

Filed Jul 29, 2002 · Tires · MI

Two duel tires experienced tread separation while driving. Tire size 227516, dot vd14xd199, original tires.*ak motorhome on a ford chasis.

Filed Jun 26, 2002 · Tires · NJ

While driving at 55-60 MPH, with the driver and one passenger in a 1999, ford e450 right rear tire had blownout, and tread separation. The original equipment, tire size lt225/75r16, dot# vd1l1xd079. Tire was available for analysis, and firestone was notified. *ak

Filed Jun 23, 2002 · Tires · TX

This is the 2nd tire to have tread separation in 2 months. The first tire I caught in time and only lost a piece of rubber off the right front tire. The 2nd on was the right inside rear dual. The mud flap holder and the 3" tail pipe saved the rig from major damage (gray water holding tank).

Filed Jun 22, 2002 · Tires · TX

Heard a loud bang and felt a shake in the steering wheel. Pulled over to check the tires and found nothing. After about 30 mile the tread separated from the tire. I did not lose air and was able to change to the spare. The tire stll had 11/32's of tread left. The tires were built in the decatur plant.