2004 Ford F-150 tires problems

Filed Apr 24, 2014 · Tires · 96,356 miles · AZ

On friday, november 22, 2013 while driving to work on the freeway, I felt several "thumps" prior to the rear left tire on my f-150 blow. There was no load in the truck nor was I towing. I was able to safely get onto the shoulder. Aaa responded and attempted to change the tire. He was unable, as some of the tire tread was wrapped around the axle. We also observed the parking brake cable broken. A tow truck was then dispatched to move my f-150 to a garage. Damage noted to the truck was a snapped parking brake cable and a kinked hydraulic line. I authorized the garage to repair the brake system and get my truck back on the road. By the time they were able to gather the repair parts, it was the following wednesday (day before thanksgiving) when I able to get it back. First thing I noticed was the broken trailer electrical connector on the bumper. Discussions with the tow company and the garage determined that the damage was caused by flying rubber. That wednesday afternoon I took the truck to discount tire to have the damaged tire replaced under the road hazard warranty I had purchased from them. Examination of the remaining three ltx m/s tires revealed another tire with a delamination bulge. Discount replaced two of the tires under the warranty with ltx m/s2?s, and I purchased two more. I did not want to take any more risks with the remaining ltx m/s's.

Filed Feb 1, 2014 · Tires · 119,000 miles · TN

While driving the truck began vibrating, pulled over to see if the tires were the issue. Nothing appeared to be wrong, tire pressure was fine and no weights had fallen off. At times the vibration was violent, shaking the whole truck. Drove another 10 miles without any issues and the vibration would start again, looked on line and there were several posts identifying the same problem with other ford trucks.

Filed Jul 27, 2013 · Tires · FL

I am so mad. I thought I was dealing with a great store. Not. First I find out that the tires that they sold be are rated for cars, not full size trucks. Im driving on the interstate and it raining. Im hydroplaning all over the place. I take it to the shop and he tells me that we were lucky that we were not killed. I had a defective tires. And I need to got asap and have them replaced. Im on my way now to go and deal with them. I counted on them to keep my family safe. Just because I am a women they sold me something that I should not have had in the first place.

Filed Nov 2, 2012 · Acceleration, Body · 125,948 miles · ND

While attempting to accelerate onto a highway my vehicle sputtered and I was unable to get up to speed in a reasonable amount of time. Fortunately I was on a 4 lane highway and the approaching vehicles were able to avoid me by pulling into the passing lane. I brought my vehicle in for service and a corroded fuel pump control module was responsible for the hesitation. According to my mechanic, he categorized the problem as defective design. The module is mounted in a area susceptible to corrosion. This is a relatively easy fix however in my case the spare tire carrier had to cut off to access the module.

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Tires · 80,000 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f150 equipped with cooper discoverer atr tires, tire size 265-70-17. The contact stated that the front passenger and driver side tires exhibited excessive cracks and were dry rotted. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire center where they refused to provide a refund for the defective tires. The tires were not replaced. The failure mileage was 80,000. The VIN and dot numbers were unavailable.

Filed Jun 28, 2010 · Tires · 35,200 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 f-150. He stated while driving at 65 MPH, the front and rear driver side tires became flat due to a valve stem failure. The contact had received previous repairs under an unknown technical service bulletin. The dealer advised they were unable to replace the tire because it was included in an unknown manufacturer's recall yet when the manufacturer was contacted, they would not provide any assistance. The failure and current mileages were 35,200.

Filed Jun 25, 2010 · Tires · 117,000 miles · OR

Goodyear wrangler tire failure. I have 235/17/70 tires on my f150. The sidewalls are peeling, revealing white... I have had two sidewall failures resulting in highway blowouts. The remaining two tires appear to be destined for the same fate. Additionally, the tread is showing premature wear. I will be replacing the tires with another brand.

Filed Jun 2, 2010 · Body, Tires · 50,000 miles · MI

I was having a rattling noise under my truck for the past several months. My neighbor who used to work for ford thinks its the cables for the spare tire under my truck. He believes the spare tire cables are loose and need to be tightened. I looked in the owners manual to figure out how to get the spare tire out. I have to use my ignition key to open the lock to get to the tire. My key only fits half way in and wont open the lock. I used wd40 to maybe get it loose. Tried again and nothing. I researched online and many people have the same problem. I called the dealer and they wont fix it for free since its not under warranty. What happens if I get a flat tire? I wont be able to get to my spare. This also happened on my other ford truck.

Filed Jan 4, 2010 · Tires · 70,000 miles · IN

Pro comp tires side walls are falling apart while driving, this is my second replacement tire out five, don't trust them anymore to drive safely down road. I'll keep them for testing purposes.

Filed Aug 29, 2009 · Locks, Tires · 70,000 miles · MI

No access to spare tire: 2004 ford f-150 "heritage" (2003 body style) spare stored under truck bed lowers using "key" and winch.the winch and key are supposed to engage via a "star shaped" indentation. If this does not engage one cannot lower the spare tire for use. The replacement (ford refuses to pay for)comes re-designed so that one actually inserts the lowering rod into the winch.there is no "star" to strip out or be worn down. With a flat tire on a busy road and one under the truck trying to access a spare tire constitutes a life threatening situation. Ford has sold the re-design as a replacement and this in itself is an admission of a defective product design. Dealership informed me that they simply cut the tire free and replace the winch at customer cost.