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)
1997 Ford Econoline: tire blowout or tread separation
6 of the 79 complaints about the 1997 Ford Econoline describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 6
- of this car's complaints
- 8%
- recalls
- 0
Is there a fix? 3 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
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.
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)
Incident happened on interstate highway. Tread separated completely from tire and was thrown, but tire did not deflate. Vehicle was safely stopped on shoulder. Two more tires showed signs of failure. Four tires were replaced. (tiresize: 225/75/16r)( dot number: tire size: 225/75/16r )
I have lost 3 tires to tread separation one at 4000 miles and the others at about 12000 miles. I have had to replace 2 others due abnormal tread wear and vibration before the vehicle had 16000 miles on it. I thought it odd that these tire were going out at such low mileage, but the dealers said there was not problem. (dot number: vd1l1xd tiresize: lt22575r16)
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Related recalls
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Questions about the 1997 Ford Econoline tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1997 Ford Econoline?
6 of 79 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford Econoline (8%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1996.
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There are 0 recalls and 3 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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