2012 Ford F-150: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed May 31, 2022 · Tires · SC

275/60/20 tire size. Driving home the other night started noticing my truck felt wobbly. Thought it was just the road until the truck started violently shaking at around 60mph. VIOLENTLY shaking. Pulled off immediately and looked at the front, sides, rear end, etc. Checked the tires, rear passenger side was stolen in 1 spot, and around that spot in a very isolated area the tire was completely bald and had a large lump in it. Other 3 tires seem ok right now. Contacted manufacturer who directed me to fill out a form on their website to "try for a replacement.". Can't find receipts from purchase so that's no good. Took to local mechanic/tire shop who stated that the "tread separated from the tire.". Separation is approximately 1 foot long and 2/3 of the tire width. Bald spot runs along this lump/separation.

Filed Sep 10, 2015 · Tires · 30,058 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150 equipped with federal couragia a/t tires, size: 35x12.5x20 (na). The contact stated that the sidewall of the front driver and rear tires were separated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The VIN and dot number were not available. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 30,058 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Sep 8, 2015 · 20,000 miles · WI

Rear defroster stopped functioning. Fortunately for me the rear window did not blow out as has happened with other f150's as listed in "glassbytes.com". Many say it sounds like a gun shot. This site also has a service record stating that some f150's rear defrosters will not work for years 2010 - 2013. The ford dealership said I would need the rear window replaced. Since I was under warranty for mileage, but not for the time, ford said they would cover $600 of the approximate $1200 cost. I told them this was a safety issue because my rear window could have blown out like others have. There is a picture on the internet that shows the window temperature at 140 degrees on one vehicle. Ford should have a recall on this defective product.

Filed Jul 20, 2015 · Tires · 38,299 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150 equipped with goodyear rover ht (na) tires, size: 275/75r18 (na). The contact stated was alerted by a relative that the tires looked lower than normal. Upon further inspection, the front driver side tire sidewall was cracked as well as the other tires. The tires were taken to the dealer where the tire manufacturer was notified of the defect. The dot number was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 38,299 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 20,000.

Filed Jul 14, 2015 · Tires · 24,900 miles · OK

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150 equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, size p275/65r/18 (na). While driving 70 MPH, the front passenger side tire blew out. The failure recurred twice. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileage was 24,900.

Filed Dec 8, 2014 · Tires · 30,000 miles · WA

I was traveling on highway 2 in washington state, at 60 MPH when my ford f150 front passenger tire blew out causing the truck to pull toward the ditch. No one was hurt. I changed my tire and contacted the tire company where the warranty would be honored. I had 30,000 miles on a 2 year old truck. I thought something would be done about it but nothing was. I am concern about my remaining tires I have on my truck.

Filed Jan 10, 2013 · Tires · 2,000 miles · FL

On may 23, 2012 we purchased a new ford f-150 from beechmont ford in cincinnati and took title in the state of kentucky. The truck was fitted with 4 pirelli scorpion tires. Within the first 3000 miles we had 3 sidewall tire failures. With the first side wall failure we thought it was just bad luck and had to buy another matching tire for over $200.00. We subsequently had 2 more sidewall failures and were forced to buy a full set of new tires at a cost of over $1300.00 pirelli has consistently denied and blame and refused any form of reimbursement. When my wife returned the first tire to beechmont ford, she was approached by another customer who was there with a pirelli new sidewall tire failure. A month or so later, I was having the oil changed on the truck and I was telling the oil crew about the pirelli tire nightmare and the guy in the ?pit? Asked if the tires were ?pirelli scorpion tires? And I said yes, why? He responded ?a lady was just in here with the same sidewall flat tire on a new cadillac. Pirelli consistently denies any knowledge of a problem and they did not bother to ask for a lot number. I figure I am out 2 roadside flat tires, $1300 in new tires on a new truck that was not off/road, accidental discoveries of the same issue with the same tire from other owners and yet, pirelli denies all. Hopefully, others may be spared this expense and inconvenience and risk and pirelli is forced to stand behind their products and their warranty.

Filed Aug 8, 2012 · Tires · 300 miles · MT

Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150, equipped with goodyear wrangler tires, size p275/65/r18. The contact stated that while driving 22 MPH on a gravel road, the rear passenger side tire went flat. The contact replaced the tire and both the vehicle and tire were taken to the dealer, who advised the contact that the failure was caused by a road hazard. The contact stated that the rear driver tire was also found to be flat approximately two weeks after the initial tire failure. The dealer then advised the contact that the tires were only for highway use and not o be used on a gravel road. The manufacturer was made aware of failure and a claim was filed. The VIN was unavailable. The current mileage was 1,400. The failure mileage was 300. The tire failure mileage was 300.