1990 Ford F-150: tire blowout or tread separation

5 of the 274 complaints about the 1990 Ford F-150 describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 2%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 1 service bulletin covers this area of the car. See below

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

2025
1
2024
1
2023
3
2022
1
2021
1
2020
2
2019
3
2017
5
2016
1
2015
6
2014
5
2013
7
2012
8
2011
5
2010
4
2009
5
2008
7
2007
16
2006
13
2005
19
2004
21
2003
18
2002
29
2001
41
2000
13
1999
32
1998
64
1997
127
1996
13
1995
19
1994
20
1993
20
1992
16
1991
7
1990
5

What owners say

Filed Jun 22, 2004 · Tires · 105,000 miles · LA

While driving at 55 MPH right rear tire blew out and exploded, damaging the rim. The occurred because the steel cord broke and the tire developed a knot. This was third tire blowout due to the same failure. *ak

Filed Sep 12, 2003 · Tires · MI

While driving 50 MPH on the highway without warning, the right rear tire exploded into flames. The rim of the wheel was so hot you could not touch it by hand. The consumer was able to pull over to the shoulder to change the tire. The tire was a firestone #atx p2335r75/r15 please fill in the dot # and further information on this incident. There were no injuries or fatality to report.

Filed Sep 9, 2002 · Tires · CA

Total tread separation - tire inflated to precisely recommended pressure 41psi - damage to vehicle - swerved into oncoming lane- no accident.

Filed May 14, 2001 · Tires · NC

While traveling at approximately 72 MPH with cruise control in ford f150 1990 right rear tire experienced complete tread separation, causing damage to tailpipe and quarter panel of vehicle. This tire was not original equipment on vehicle. Firestone tire, fr480, size: p235/75r15.

Filed Aug 16, 2000 · Tires · IL

Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving about 60 MPH, rear tire on the driver's side exploped. Tire size p23575r15, original tire equipment, and dot # vnhl. Tire mileage about 50,000. Tire was taken to a firestone dealership. *ak the customer also discovered that three remaining tires have cracks near the edge of the tread and believed they are safety hazard.