275/50 R22 I was driving on a major interstate approximately 65 mph when a strong vibration was felt. As I started to move to the shoulder and slow down, the tread detached from the tire. The tire remained on the vehicle but the tread delaminated and was in the middle of the highway. This caused significant (>$11k) damages to the truck. I sent the tire to Continental and they declined taking liability for the tire failure. However, this happened to another owner a week or two after my issue and they had the same tire with only 30k miles. Additionally, there is already a recall on the same type of tire (different size) from last year due to tire delamination. This is a serious safety issue that could result in fatalities.
Ford F-150 tire blowout problems
558 of the 38,399 owner complaints about the Ford F-150 describe tire blowout or tread separation, most of them for the 1997 model year.
- owner complaints
- 558
- worst model year
- 1997
- typical repair cost reported
- $1,800
- typical mileage
- 74,000
Is there a fix? There are 2 recalls for this area of the car. See below
By model year
Often reported together
Fire or smoke 10Engine failure 10Pulling 8Loss of power 7Overheating 5Knocking 4Adaptive cruise 4Stalling 3
What owners say
Walmart Auto Center installed the incorrect tire size 255/70R17 on my factory setup with factory wheels. Westlake SU318 All Season 255/70R17 112T SUV/crossover tires were installed in place of the correct size 245/70R17 tires. Walmart is refusing to fix my truck and I had the brake lines blow out 3 weeks after installing the tires. I am a current threat to the public and myself driving with these incorrect tires. Walmart will not replace the tires. Walmart is attempting to coverup this by not providing the information to carfax. I have submitted a carfax update case#XXX. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
Tread separation at 25,000 mark on two tires.
The contact owns a 2024 Ford F-150 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: Scorpion ATR, Tire Size: 275/60/R20, DOT Number: [XXX] . The contact stated that while driving at undisclosed speeds in the rain, the vehicle hydroplaned on three separate occasions. The contact decelerated to 35 MPH. The contact stated that the vehicle went towards the left of the roadway. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. The contact called the local dealer and was referred to the manufacturer for assistance. The vehicle was taken to a tire center to replace the tires. The manufacturer was contacted and informed the contact about completing a complaint form. The tire failure mileage was 16,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was approximately 16,750. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)
The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-150 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro A/T 2, Tire Size: 275/60/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that upon inspection, it was discovered that the rear passenger’s side tire had a 3/4-inch sized tread separation. A replacement tire was installed. The contact later discovered that the same failure had occurred with the front passenger’s side tire. The cause of the failures were not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 35 -40 MPH and veering to the right, both tires hit the curb causing both tires to blow out. The steering wheel jerked to the right and the vehicle's front end landed into an embankment. The vehicle was towed and deemed totaled. A police report was filed. The contact sustained an injury of the compressed fracture of the L1 vertebra with fracture, bruises across the neck, and abdomen. Medical attention was needed. The dealer was not contacted. The contact stated immediately after they began receiving text alerts of air bag failure and were disabled via the vehicle app. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 83,000.
Original tire. Tire mileage= Vehicle mileage P 275 / 60 R 20 Passenger Rear Tire Tread Partial Failure approximately halfway between inner/outer sidewall Approximate size of 2" x 2". Additional tread section loose. Risk of blowout and loss of vehicle control Verbally communicated issue to both dealer and tire manufacturer, awaiting response from dealer. No warnings, symptoms. Issue identified while vehicle was stationary.
The contact owns a 2007 Ford F-150 equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discovery ATP, Tire Size: 265/70/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while performing a tire rotation, the contact discovered sidewall bulges and tread separation on both rear tires. The vehicle was taken to the tire retailer, where it was determined that the rear tires were defective and needed to be replaced. The contact replaced both rear tires. The tire manufacturer was made aware of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The tire failure mileage was unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 220,000. The VIN was unavailable.
The thin decorative steel cover on the wheel lug nuts are cracking at the corners and deforming to the extent that they would be difficult to get off with the provided tire wrench in a roadside tire failure. My tire shop had to drive a socket on, then drive it off.
The contact owns a 2022 Carry-On Trailer hitched on a 2024 Ford F1-150. The contact stated that while taking a vehicle off of the trailer, the contact noticed that the tread on both the front and rear passenger's side tires on the trailer were excessively worn. The trailer was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with improperly installed brackets that hold the axle onto the trailer. The trailer was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The trailer tire failure mileage was approximately 4,032.
Related recalls
Tires
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
- Risk
- Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
Recall number 21V155000 · Recall details
Tires: temporary/emergency spare tire
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
- Risk
- The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
Recall number 19V903000 · Recall details
Questions about the Ford F-150 tire blowout
Which Ford F-150 years have tire blowout or tread separation problems?
The model years with the most reports are 1997 (127 complaints), 1998 (64 complaints) and 2001 (41 complaints).
How much does it cost to fix tire blowout or tread separation on the Ford F-150?
Owners who mentioned a price put the repair at about $1,800 (median of 49 complaints that include a dollar amount). Costs vary with mileage, warranty and where the work is done.
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