There are bubbles in the tires that were sold with vehicle. Owner has replaced the tires. Manufacturer has been notified.
1997 Ford F-150 tires complaints
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Grooves worn into spare tire sidewall due to rubbing agains frame beneath truck bed. Tire has never been used and now may be unsafe since the grooves are 15-20% into the sidewall. Ford dealer referred me to the manufacturer who denied any problem.
Spare tire damaged due to design of the mounting system which cut grooves into the sidewall.
While driving the truck at 68 MPH, the right front tire on the passenger's side separated from the axle. Driver lost control of the truck and crashed into the side of a tracker trailer. The dealer/manufacturer have been notified about the prolbem. The truck has not been repaired.
While driving the right front tire came off, cause unknown. Please provide any details.
Tires prematurely wearing.firestone wilderness ht size p235/70r16-1045.
Tires continue to blow out and go flat (continental general tires p235/ 70r 16 sl).
Two general tire blow outs.
Goodyear wrangler (rt/5) 17" tire blew out, these tires are not recommended for off road trucks.
The p25570r16 tire on the front rear right has blown out twice in the course of 2 weeks. The tire is new and splits down the middl newest tire put on 2weeks ago only has 60% of the tire left. *ak a goodyear tire blew out tow weeks after purchase.
Continental general tire failed, causing front fender to be damage.
While driving at 55 MPH, blew a tire and had direct frontal collision and both airbags did not deploy. Insurance company states that there is no defect with the sensor.
Ford f150 1997, firestone p23570r16, at approx. 60-65mph experienced tires hydroplaning on wet pavement, vehicle tends to erractly skip over puddles of water, causing momentary loss of vehicle control.
While driving on a dirt road at 35 MPH, the left rear tire blew out. In addition, rear frame was bent because three dealers had modified truck by putting on overloads. Also, rear springs/shocks were defective/leaking.
General tire blew out (p23570r15).
Firestone - wilderness tires cause vehicle to slide when making a turn on snowy or slippery roads.
Firestone tires sidewalls cracked.
Wrong type of tires installed on vehicle, causing vehicle to shift from side to side.
Tires have very poor traction, hydroplane easily on wet pavement, even at low speeds.
Spare tire not of the same type as the other tires.
Tires used on this model truck resulted in truck floating and wandering once driven through water. The tires outer edge don't allow water to escape, with edge closed. Please describe details.
Severe portion of center tire tread seperated while driving.
Spare on the truck is 16' and the truck comes with 17' tires from the factory. Spare tire is too small for 4 wheel drive.
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