1991 Ford F-250: tire blowout or tread separation

7 of the 107 complaints about the 1991 Ford F-250 describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints: 7
of this car's complaints: 7%
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

2014
2
2013
1
2012
7
2011
3
2010
1
2009
3
2008
8
2007
1
2006
7
2005
3
2004
4
2003
12
2002
15
2001
34
2000
55
1999
50
1998
1
1997
16
1996
21
1995
5
1994
4
1993
2
1992
7
1991
7
1990
2

What owners say

Filed Nov 12, 2007 · Tires · 10,800 miles · TN

I had 2 failures with the first about 9/21/07 and the second 10/6/07. The vehicle is a 1991 f250 hd and is occasionally used to haul a slide-in camper. On both occasions I had the camper on the truck, loading the truck to near the rated capacity of the tires but not over to my knowledge. In both instances the tire pressure was checked before leaving the house, were we traveling a moderate speed, about 55 MPH, and it was cool. In both cases I noticed a vibration but before I could effect a substantial response the tire exploded. The truck remained in control but there was substantial damage to the truck. The tires were on the rear so there was damage to both sides. The first time I had the tire replaced by the dealer and he gave me over a 50% credit, reflecting the amount of tread left on the tire. The second time I had the tire replaced with a different brand and kept the old tire for inspection.

Filed Jun 4, 2001 · Tires · IL

Tread started coming off tire. Removed before blowout. Local dealer contacted but "no recall program on that size". Seems to be same problem as with 235/75/r15's. *ak (tiresize: 235/85/r16)( dot number: tire size: 235/85/r16 )

Filed May 18, 2001 · Tires · FL

Consumer was traveling 58-59mph and passenger's rear tire tread separated. Only warning was that vehicle swayed form side to side. Tread was hitting rear of wheel well and running well. Vehicle had over $2407.00 worth of damage. Tire size p265/75r16, aprroximately 3500, aftermarket tires.*ak

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Tires · MS · crash

While driving, consumer heard a loud noise and pulled off to side of road, found front rear firestone tire had experienced tread separationh, tire size p235/85r16, dot vn0rtwt241.

Filed Jan 21, 2001 · Tires · WI

Right rear tire separated then blew, throwing the tire cap around ,damaging fender, shock, muffler and wheel well supports as well as our nerves trying to maintain control.*ak (dot number: ? Tiresize: 255/85r16)

Filed Nov 1, 2000 · Tires · AZ

Left rear tire blewout and shredded causing damage to the inner fender, tires showed signs of separation of the tread (firestone steeltex lt23585r16). Nlm

Filed Oct 10, 2000 · Tires · IN

Cruising at a speed of 65mph., tire blew (rubber peeled off tire exposing steel belt) causing truck damage to outer panel rear brace, rt molding rear adhesive type, rt outer panel repaired and refinished, replaced rt molding wheel opening, replaced running board, tail pipe, rt rr wheel liner frt., rt rr wheel liner rr., rear mud guards and painting of all replaced parts. Also, repaired emergency brake. Plus all labor costs. Total cost of repair $2,054.00, paid by safeco insurance claim # 24a001680380 1‑800‑433‑1058. Total cost of tire replacement $105.00 plus mn tax. Replaced with 4 new firestone steeltex dr4s, tublps. 2358r16. Load range e. Now under investigation. Purchased at firestone tire and service center 2100 n snelling roseville mn 55113 note: we are now driving on these new replaced tires and are very concerned for our safety. Please advice (dot number: 8xor65c tiresize: 16 inch)