2003 Ford F-250: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Tires · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain ko tires, size: 265/75/16. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire experienced a blow out. The tire was returned to the manufacturer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The local dealer (discount tire, 11881 magnoliam ave, riverside, ca) was notified of the failure. The VIN, dot number, and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Jan 11, 2019 · Tires · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain ko-ii tires, size: 265/75/16. While driving various speeds, the vehicle vibrated and shook. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger and driver side tires experienced tread separation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer (discount tire, 11881 magnoliam ave, riverside, ca) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. The dot number, VIN, and failure mileage were unknown.

Filed Mar 7, 2018 · Tires · 158,000 miles · NJ

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with federal couragia a/t tires, size 285/75/r16 (na). The contact stated that the tires were wearing out faster than normal. The dealer was not contacted. The tire manufacturer was notified, but did not return the contact's call. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The vehicle failure mileage was 158,000 and the tire failure mileage was 6,000.

Filed Mar 24, 2017 · Tires · 144,000 miles · TX · crash

Tire failure

Filed Oct 19, 2016 · Tires · 148,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with yokohama geolander tires, size: lt285/7516 (na). The contact stated that the tread was disintegrating completely. The vehicle could not be driven. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The dot number was not available. The vehicle failure mileage was 148,000 and the tire failure mileage was 15,000.

Filed Jul 7, 2015 · Tires · 197,776 miles · FL

I had lt265/75r16 bf goodrich tires on my truck, with only approx. 12,000 miles on them, the truck does not get driven but once a week. Traveling on the interstate when the passenger front tire exploded. I was able to control the truck and get it off the road without hitting anyone. But my truck sustained $3800.00 in damage. I filed claim with michelin and sent them the tire, they denied the claim that I must have hit something very hard and that caused the tire to split on the inside lining which then caused the blow out. I have never hit anything and I travel the same two roads all the time with both my vehicles so I know I did not hit anything. Secondly these are "rough terrain" tires so even if I did hit something they should have not split. Michelin is very lucky that I had control of the truck, there were cars on both sides of me that would have resulted in a lawsuit against them if I had hit them. I was afraid to drive the truck with the other 3 existing tires so I had all four replaced at tires plus. Ma 10/5

Filed Oct 29, 2014 · Tires · NC

On 10/11/14 we were traveling from our home in havelock, nc to the charlotte area. With about 20 minutes into the trip we felt a violent vibration and then the rear passenger tire blew! Miraculously, my husband was able to pull his ford f-250 pickup to the side of the road and thankfully no one was hurt! The tire was flat with much of the tread separated from the tire. Also, significant damage was caused to the wheel well of the truck because of the blowout. After having allstate motor club come and assist us, and replace the blowout, we were on our road again. Three days later on october 14th we were headed back to havelock when once again the truck began to shake violently. My husband made it to my brother-in-laws driveway, got out and noticed the front passengers tire had a major bubble in it. We almost had a second tire blowout! Now we were thinking there must be something wrong with these tires since two of them failed within 3 days. The tires on our truck are bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 lt285/75r16 dot # bfyucf213810. These tires on our pickup have plenty of tread left on them and should not have failed! I have been in contact with michelin (the parent company of bf goodrich). They told me to go to my local family tire to have them inspect our tires and then have them contact michelin on their findings. They also said I would need the blown out tire, which I no longer have, to receive any compensation for that. I believe I am in for a "run around" from michelin before I receive (if I do receive) any kind of compensation. I've seen online too where several similar tires from bf goodrich have been recalled due to tread separation. I do believe the tires mentioned above are unsafe and could cause loss of life! I also believe michelin is putting the almighty dollar before human safety! I previously filed this complaint under ford manufacturer by mistake. This is a tire issue. After several times calling michelin, they are willing to do nothing to help.

Filed Oct 17, 2014 · Body, Tires · NC

On 10/11/14 we were traveling from our home in havelock, nc to the charlotte area. With about 20 minutes into the trip we felt a violent vibration and then the rear passenger tire blew! Miraculously, my husband was able to pull his ford f-250 pickup to the side of the road and thankfully no one was hurt! The tire was flat with much of the tread separated from the tire. Also, significant damage was caused to the wheel well of the truck because of the blowout. After having allstate motor club come and assist us, and replace the blowout, we were on our road again. Three days later on october 14th we were headed back to havelock when once again the truck began to shake violently. My husband made it to my brother-in-laws driveway, got out and noticed the front passengers tire had a major bubble in it. We almost had a second tire blowout! Now we were thinking there must be something wrong with these tires since two of them failed within 3 days. The tires on our truck are bf goodrich mud terrain t/a km2 lt285/75r16 dot # bfyucf213810. These tires on our pickup have plenty of tread left on them and should not have failed! I have been in contact with michelin (the parent company of bf goodrich). They told me to go to my local family tire to have them inspect our tires and then have them contact michelin on their findings. They also said I would need the blown out tire, which I no longer have, to receive any compensation for that. I believe I am in for a "run around" from michelin before I receive (if I do receive) any kind of compensation. I've seen online too where several similar tires from bf goodrich have been recalled due to tread separation. I do believe the tires mentioned above are unsafe and could cause loss of life! I also believe michelin is putting the almighty dollar before human safety!

Filed Jul 9, 2012 · Tires · 144,000 miles · TX · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with definity tires a/t 33 12.5r 16.5. The contact was traveling 65 MPH when the front passenger side tire blew out. The failure caused the front passenger to receive injuries to his lower back. The vehicle was towed a repair shop. The manufacturer was contacted. The vehicle was repaired and the VIN was unknown. The failure and current mileages were 144,000. ....updated 08-24-12 *bf the consumer stated the first incident happened in april 2011. In both cases, the tread peeled away from the tire. Updated 08/29/12

Filed Jul 25, 2011 · Tires · 60,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford f-250 equipped with cooper discoverer atr (lt265/75/r16 dot3dw8) tires. While driving approximately 50 MPH the contact noticed the steering wheel was feeling awkward. The contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road and noticed the tread separation on the front driver and passenger side tires. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop where the technicians stated the tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The front driver and passenger side tires were replaced. The tread on the rear driver and passengers side tires also separated causing damage to the wheel well and fender. The rear tires were not replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 8/29/11 *cn the consumer stated the other three tires were inspected and found to be ok. About three months later, the driver rear tire separated causing $3,000 damage to the truck. The consumer is using the spare tire and waiting for a decision from cooper tires. Updated 09/21/11

Filed Jan 8, 2007 · Tires · 142,900 miles · TX

This is the second goodyear wrangler (kevlar) tire that has blown out completely with in a year. The first time a mesquite thorn caused the entire side to blow out; last week it was a little rock that caused separation and blow out again. For as much as these tires cost they are a danger when a little thing like a thorn or rock causes a complete separation. Discount tire even said they have never seen such a separation.

Filed Sep 13, 2006 · Tires · 77,800 miles · AZ · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 55 MPH the tread completely detached from the two tires on the passenger side. Another tire had a violent tread separation at 55 MPH. Which caused an accident and incurred damages to the wheel alignments, fender, bumper, suspension and other parts underneath the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealership, who replaced all cooper/dominator tires and repair the damages created as a result of the failure tires.