Consumer has a 1992 ford f150 4x4 pickup. Consumer states while driving on highway approx 70mph the tire tread separated which ripped off the running board on the left side of vehicle. Tires not original/driver's front tire/size: 30x9.50-15/22-24k miles on tire/dot no. Vd66atx 234 r03l.
1992 Ford F-150: tire blowout or tread separation
16 of the 470 complaints about the 1992 Ford F-150 describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 16
- of this car's complaints
- 3%
- 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
What owners say
The general ameri-way xt 235/75r15xl rear tires failed due to tread separation resulting in damage to the vehicle and the trailer, the consumer stated that the tires were defective.
The consumer experienced tire failures prior to recall notice oot-oo5, the consumer submitted all information to obtain reimbursement but was denied because the replacement tires were replaced before august 8, 2000 (firestone 235/75r16). Nlm the consumer was seeking reimbursment for firestone tires that were on recall which he replaced. Firestone did not reimburse on the ground that the tires were purchased prior to january 1,2000.
Firestone tire experienced a blowout which also caused damage to the vehicle.
While driving the tread separated from the firestone tire on the left rear of the vehicle causing damage to the wheel well (firehawk rmt 32-11.50-r15's, dot vdyk rma 245). Nlm
Firestone wilderness ht tire p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation resulting in damage to side panel of vehicle.
Firestone fr480 tire p235 75 r15 experienced tread separation.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway. Left rear tire tread separated, the tire was still inflated. Firestone fr480 p17 inch tires. He said he contacted firestone.
Firestone atx 23 degree tires experienced tread separation.
Pe00020; tire tread separation: both rear tires have signs of tread separation. Tires have cracks all away around the tire. Tire size p235/75r15, dot # vdhl74a158. Replacement tires on a 1992, ford, f150. Tire mileage about 8,000. *ak firestone sent a recall notice to the customer for atx, wilderness but the firestone dealer indicated the customer's tires were not on recall and did not help the customer.
Firestone pathfinder atr 31x15 tire failure at approx 70-75mph. Tread came off the tire and wrapped around the axel, insd has the tire. (claim# 23-1257-097)
I was on my way to work when the firestone tire blew causing damage to the wheel area. Firestone tire blew out. No estimate, at this point, tire is firestone atx and size is 235/75r15. I did call firestone 800 number and filed a claim. If there's anything additional we need to do, please advise. Thanks (claim# 25-5427-055)
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Related recalls
No recalls on record for this model year.
Questions about the 1992 Ford F-150 tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1992 Ford F-150?
16 of 470 owner complaints about the 1992 Ford F-150 (3%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 1997.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1992 Ford F-150?
There are 0 recalls and 1 service bulletin for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1992 Ford F-150
Fuel pump 44Fuel leak 34Fire or smoke 31Stalling 13ABS 11Brake failure 10Door locks 10Overheating 6Jerking 5
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