Ford E Series tire blowout problems

Filed Jul 8, 2025 · Suspension, Wheels · CA

We rented a Class C RV based on a Ford E-Series chassis from El Monte RV. During our trip, we experienced two dangerous tire tread separations. The first incident occurred on the third day of our trip on the highway. The right rear tire's tread detached while driving at moderate speed (~55–60 mph), causing the tire to explode. The violent separation destroyed the wheel well area and shook the entire vehicle violently. Our RV contained a [XXX] child, and we were forced to stop on the shoulder in a dangerous situation. The second tire separation happened two days later, again involving a rear tire. Fortunately, it was a slower separation and didn’t cause structural damage, but it further endangered our family and disrupted our trip. We believe these tires were not in a safe condition when the vehicle was rented to us. One of the separated tires showed severe dry rot and age. We had to pay for a replacement tire out-of-pocket during the first incident. The RV company has not responded to our compensation request. These issues could have resulted in serious injury or fatality, and we are filing this report so the federal safety agency can investigate if this vehicle or others of its kind have similar tire issues. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Nov 5, 2015 · Tires · 189,987 miles · IL

Tl* the contact owns a 1993 ford e-350 equipped with goodrich commercial t/a (na) tires, size: lt225/75/r16e (na). While driving 55 MPH, the tread from the rear driver side tires suddenly ripped open and damaged the body and the sewage system of the motor home. The motor home was taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing where it was confirmed that the tread separated from the rear driver side tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 189,987 and the tire failure mileage was 40,980.

Filed Oct 10, 2014 · Tires · 80,210 miles · NC

One of our vans' bct jb42 front tire blew up leaving from a parked area without going over any sharp objects or curves. Fortunately no one was hurt but it could have caused a huge accident on the road. I checked for recall on this tire but it was not... I will now have to replace 12 of these tires on my other vehicles because I can't take any more chances with these tires although they are in decent conditions... I think someone needs to check into this tire model for future safety.

Filed Jun 4, 2012 · Tires · 52,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford e250 equipped with hankook rh03 tires, size lt245-75-r16. The contact stated that the front driver side tire experienced tread separation while driving 50 MPH. The tire was replaced. The contact also stated that previously, the rear tires was replaced due to tread separation. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The dot and serial number for the tire was not available. The tire failure mileage was 20,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 52,000.

Filed Apr 22, 2010 · Engine · 195,000 miles · CO

Spark plug blowout on 1999 ford expedition.

Filed Sep 6, 2004 · Tires · 9,400 miles · UT

Tire tread separation of firestone steeltex radial r4s lt 225 75 r/16 ms load range e tubeless radial 2 steel ply tire. On 1999 winnebago minnie motorhome (ford v10 - e superduty series) with 9,400 miles. We limped the vehicle into nearest gas station with steel belt showing on tires. No apparent road damage to tire. The tread just separated from the tire. Tires were checked at dealership two days prior to trip for proper air pressure and wear prior to leaving on trip. Everything checked out fine. We are going to try and contact firestone directly regarding this matter and see if they will assist.

Filed Dec 19, 2003 · Tires · FL

While driving 70 MPH and without warning rear driver's outer tire blew out, which resulted in tread separation, firestone, model lt225/75r16e dot: unknown. Ford and firestone were notified.

Filed Sep 4, 2003 · Tires · 18,500 miles · MI

The inside passenger side duel tire tread separated while driving at 55 MPH.*ak consumer heard a noise from the tires and 15 minutes later the entire tread blew off the tire. It damaged the wiring, frame and body. This was not a recalled tire. Consumer no longer trust the remaining tires, ford or firestone. *ph

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Tires · 16,000 miles · CA

My firestone steeltex r4s ii lt225/75r16 e from the outside rear passenger tire had separated in one big chunk, causing damage to the basement compartments. I brought the damaged tires to firestone dealer in hayward for inspection since this is the 3rd time I had a tread separation on the r4s steeltex tires. I was told that this tires are good and that they have not heard of any complaints. Have since replaced all of my tires (7 total) with a brand new steeltex r4s tires since it was determined by firestone that my tires was manufactured on the 36th month of 1998, even though the tread was still looks good, I only have 16k miles on my rv. I was told that the life span of the tires is 6 years. Please let me know what is the outcome of this investigation. Sincerely, cesar calara.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Tires · CA

A tire blew out and damaged the motor home. Firestone lt 225/75/16. Please provide details.