1999 Ford Econoline: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 5, 2014 · Tires · 300,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact own a 1999 ford econoline 350 equipped with kelly tires, tire line: safari lt, tire size lt23585r16. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, a loud banging noise and the sound of metal being dragged on the ground was heard from outside of the vehicle. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road. The contact noticed that the front passenger's side tire exploded. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The defective tire had not been replaced.the manufacturer had not been notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 300,000. The tire failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Apr 28, 2011 · Wheels · MI

1999 ford econoline 150, unit 1 was traveling eastbound at mile post 122 in the center lane. Unit 1 lost its left rear tire and pulled off onto the north berm before coming to rest. *bf the left rear tire sheared of the axle. The plastic molding around the wheel broke off around the wheel well and the plastic molding under the vehicle cracked. There was minor damage due to the tire separating from the axle. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0235-90) *jb updated 05/11/11* bf

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Tires · CO

Two of the vehicle's firestone steeltex tires blewout. *nm consumer had two blowouts the same day. Vehicle was damaged as a result of the blowout.

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Ford dealer analysis, tread separation, then blowout (dot number: vdtl 1xb tiresize: 225/75r16)

Filed Oct 1, 2000 · Tires · PA

Noticed 2 seperate cracks or splits on the front left tire of my vehicle. The cracks are on the sidewall of the tire about 1/2 inch each.they are seperate and about a 1 inch space betwween them. But a very fine line or crack can be seen conecting the two from one end to the other.I've taken the vehicle to the firestone dealer at bustleton and street rd. In feasterville,pa 19053 iwas told my tires were not on the recall list , I mentioned that these tires were on the news for blow outs and tire seperation.the dealer then said if the cracks get worse to bring them back and he would reinpspect them but for now it looked minor.also I pointed out that very small cracks surrounding the diameter of the tires below the tread on the side wall could be seen on all the tires. The dealer said it looked like dry-rot, I then commented that the tires were new with vehicle and purchased 11-98 and only had 11,700 miles on them. The dealer said to just keep an eye on them and if it worsens to come back.after that I took the vehicle to john kennedy ford where the vehicle was purchased from and told them about the tires. I was told they were not on the recall list and there was nothing they could do and they reccommened to take them to the tire manufacter for inspection. (tiresize: lt22575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt22575r16 )