1995 Ford F-250 tires problems

Filed Jul 15, 2013 · Acceleration, Brakes · 495 miles · MI

1995 ford f250. Consumer writes in regards to problems with leaking gas line, brakes, transmission and several other issues with vehicle. Consumer states unsatisfactory customer service from several dealerships. *smd the master cylinder, air pump, brake pads, serpentine belt, brake lines, alternator, cruise control sensor, battery, headlight control and upper switch were all replaced. Also, the starter solenoid switch was replaced, as well as the oil pan, that was rusted. The tires were replaced, due to cracking.

Filed Nov 2, 2007 · Tires · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford f250. The vehicle has fts westlake cr861 tires. The contact stated that his dot number is included in the recall regarding tread separation. He called fts and they refused to provide assistance. They stated that the boss was on vacation and would not be able to help until he returned. The contact believes that the tires should be repaired as soon as possible. There had been no failure to date. The recall number was unknown. The current mileage was 115,000.

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Tires · 128,000 miles · MI

While driving 62 MPH right rear tire had tread separation. Consumer managed to pull over. Manufacturer will be notified. Size#lt23585r16.

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Tires · CA

Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway heard a noise, and felt bumping of vehicle. He was able to pull over to shoulder when tread came off tire, causing leakeage of fluid. Firestone, steeltex, lt235/85 r16 dealership wasaware of problem.

Filed Jan 10, 2001 · Airbags, Tires · CA · crash · 1 injury

Airbag system had already been deployed and was not in the steering wheel and came from factory with air bag. Not informed of accident prior to purchase and also had no spare tire.

Filed Oct 26, 2000 · Tires · TN

While driving about 60-65 MPH tread on rear driver's goodyear wrangler ht tire came off. Driver was able to control a 1995, ford, f250. Tire size lt 23585r16. Tire mileage about 20,000, original tire equipment. *ak

Filed Oct 4, 2000 · Tires · KS

Firestone, steel tex, original equipment on a 1999, ford, f250, lt245/75r16 size. Caps on two of the tires were separating.

Filed Oct 1, 2000 · Tires · IN

On 2-8-99 I noticed the sidewalls on the 4 tires on the ground were starting to serperate. I took my truck to firestone dealer, he looked at my tires. Called firestone, and replaced all 4 tires with same style and kind. I was told thy had a defect in sidewall and could blow out. I have been scared of these tires as they just dont look right. I believe this to be faulty tires, I noticed friday that these tires are being questioned by you, and should be as I feel they are unsafe. (tiresize: 23585r16)( dot number: tire size: 23585r16 )

Filed Sep 25, 2000 · Tires · TX

The tread completely separated from the tire. Flew off and beat the front right fender. Firestone has refused to reimburse us for our expense.*ak( dot number: vnor1wt213 tire size: lt23585r16 )

Filed Sep 15, 2000 · Tires · WA

I noticed the sidewalls on my truck tires were uneven and showing buldging on all four tires. I took the tires to a local firestone dealer at 115 w. 3rd st., spokane wa. 99204. Phone 509‑838‑8565. The store representive looked at the tires and stated that the sidewalls were bad and replaced the tires after prorating them at 38% collected. The tires were replaced with a like tire, wilderness a/t tires. *ak( dot number: vnor1ww225 tire size: 235/85/r16 )