1997 ford econoline. Consumer writes in regards to tire issues and repair reimbursement.* ld the consumer discovered the tires on her vehicle were recalled. However, she was never notified. Recall #12t007000.
1997 Ford Econoline tires problems
13 complaints (16% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 16%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 0
Which part fails
- Tread/belt7
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford Econoline tires problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Ford Econoline tires
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
What 1997 Ford Econoline owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
A firestone tire on the front of our company van delaminated. It was about 1 year old and is not on any recall list. I have pictures along with the damage done to the truck. Luckly no one was injured. The vehicle was doing 65 MPH at the time. The tire never went flat.
Original tires. Tire #1 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd267) had side separation at 9,785 miles..tire #2 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1xd247) had blowout with total tread separatied on at 70 MPH with no warning with 27,572 miles..tire #3 (size: lt225/75r16, dot: vd1l1dx267) had blowout with total tread separtion wih no warning at 65mph with 32,981 miles....tires 2 & 3 blowouts caused damage to both rear underside of vehicle.ie..break system, exhaust sytem, holding tank and running boards..I have had numerous contact with both ford and firestone ..neither are will to acknowledge any problems with these tires. Tires available for inspection. *ak (dot number: vdilikd267 tiresize: lt22575r16)
While driving about 60 MPH right front tire had a sudden tread separation , but tire never went flat. Consumer had eperienced a tread separation on another tire in left rear with same brand and type. Ford, econoline, 1997, p-245/75r16 dot# mk11jnhv4100. *ak good year tires.
While driving, right rear dual firestone steeltex tire experienced sidewall separation, p225/75r15, dot vd111xe207.
Firestone firehawk tire (p255/70 r15) experienced tread separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Contact person for report is ernest chambers, 512‑454‑1201,email [email protected]. This the second tread separation within the past 6 month that has occurred to orig equip firestone tire on this vehicle. At time of this incident vehicle was carrying 8 adults plus luggage; max capacity is 15. Tire did not strike any object or break in pavement. Tire was properly inflated. Tread separated completely from the tire body, exposing the bare steel belt. *ak (dot number: vd1l1xa406 tiresize: 225/75r16e)
Tire de-laminated and then blew out. No object hit with tire. Inflation verified at 80psi.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )
I was travelling on hwy.401 near welcome, ontario at aprox. 100 km/h when I heard a lound bang. I saw large pieces of tire tread flying out the rear of my motorhome. On examination I saw the entire tread was missing from the tire and it was still hissing (air escaping). I later learned that the tire debris had hit my exhaust pipe and dislodged it causing it to rest on the septic holding tank. Heat from the exhaust caused smoke and fumes to enter the r.v. It also caused damage to the holding tank which will have to be replaced. The tires were original and had aprox. 30,000 km. The inflation had just been checked. I have contacted firestone canada and they advise these tires are not subject to recall. I have left a voice mail with transport canada but have not heard back at this time. I feel that perhaps this model tire failed prematurely and the fact the tread was gone should perhaps be investigated further. Thank you. I could not properly fill in my canadian address. My province is ontario, and the postal code is l5k 1c9 (tiresize: lt225-75r1)( dot number: tire size: lt225-75r1 )
Consumer bf goodrich tires (p255/70r15) are splitting and cracking. Nlm
Questions about the 1997 Ford Econoline tires
Does the 1997 Ford Econoline have tires problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford Econoline, 16% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Ford Econoline tires problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Econoline tires?
There is no recall for this problem on this model year.
What year does the Ford Econoline have bad tires?
The Ford Econoline model years with the most tires complaints are 1996 (13 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
Other 1997 Ford Econoline problems
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