2000 Ford F-350 SD: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Oct 22, 2015 · Tires · AL

Ford f-350. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tire inflation pressure problems. *smd the consumer stated the tire was inflated to 55 psi to soften the ride. Later, while hauling tractor the tread on one of the tires peeled off. The consumer put the spare on the truck. The consumer was advised to run the tires at the maximum inflation pressure for the best wear, maximum load capacity, best mileage and longest life. Each of the tires eventually failed one at a time. When the consumer purchased new tires, they were inflated 60 psi for the front and 50 psi for the rear, instead of 80 psi. Everything was fine for a while, until the consumer started to experience rough riding and noisy tires as a result of improper inflation. The retailer stated the inflated the tires according to what was printed on the door sticker. The under inflation caused excessive sidewall flex, reduced mileage, shortened life and several tire failures. *jb

Filed Jul 11, 2007 · Tires · MT

I own 265/75r16 kumho road venture at 10 ply load range e tires that at least one has started to blister on the sidewall near the bead of the tire, only 20,000 miles on tires which were regularly rotated, and haven't hit anything with them. There was a recall of the same tire for the same problem) by kumho manufactured between january 2005 and deceember 2006. The potential for blowout was the reason for the recall. I purchased the tires in june 2004 and have the same problem. Have the recall inclusion dates been expanded.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Tires · 24,000 miles · MA

I had a serious tire failure. The internal steel belts separated causing the tire to deform. Fortunately I was able to get off the highway safely without incident, although it was very scary. The tire was a firestone steeltex radial r4s ii. It was on my 2000 ford f350 truck. I only have 24,000 miles on the truck. I am now worried the other tires may have the same issue. Is there any recall on this model of tire?

Filed Aug 12, 2006 · Suspension, Tires · AZ

I have been driving aver 50 years, have had many blowout/flats and have never had a problem controlling a vehicle, yesterday had a front tire develop a small separation and at 45 MPH could not control my 2000 ford f350 in one lane. Have had conversations with several people and it seem that sense I stopped repairing vehicles they have redesigned front end\steering systems and from what I found out it is no wonder that at 60 MPH+ anything happens to a front tire---- we may have a wreck. I can not help but feel these designs have LED to a lot of roll over's and bad accidents.

Filed Jul 26, 2006 · Engine · 56,000 miles · CA

2000 ford f350 v10 spark plug blowout.

Filed Jul 7, 2006 · Tires · 55,073 miles · FL

Dt*: the contact stated that the tread of the vehicle's front passenger tire separated from the tire itself while traveling 55 MPH on a dry and flat county road. The tire was still inflated however the steel belts never separated. There was no vibration noticed or abnormal bulging to the tire prior to and after the incident. The tires on the vehicle were rotated regularly and checked for correct tire pressure as well.

Filed Dec 14, 2005 · Tires · TX · crash · 1 injury

2000 f350 tire blew out. *ts when the tire blew out, the consumer lost control of the vehicle, went through a median into a ditch and subsequently the truck turned over.

Filed May 3, 2005 · Tires · 61,786 miles · FL

Tire failure- tread separation. Property damage to vehicle.

Filed Sep 28, 2004 · Tires · 145,000 miles · PA

Firestone, steeltex load range e, lt265/75r16 dot# vdw81xm329. While driving at approximately 70 MPH, the tire tread separated, exposing the belts and causing damage to vehicle. The inner wheel well was destroyed and the left front fender was sliced through from the steel belts and the front bumper was scratched, and the running board was ripped off the truck. Also, the mirror bracket was damaged. *ak *sc

Filed Sep 15, 2004 · Tires · 48,854 miles · GA

Firestone steeltex at lt265/75r16 load range e. Dot# vnw81xl020. The tire had 48,854 mi of tread wear. The consumer experienced tread separation. The tire did hold air. There was also damage to the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. .

Filed Mar 1, 2004 · Tires · 51,000 miles · AZ

This is the second total tread separation of a steeltex r4s tire on a ford f-350 truck. Both cases resulted in extensive body damage to the vehicle and near loss off control. The first case envolved complete failure of the tire. The second case (this one reported) was only a total tread separation.

Filed Feb 3, 2004 · Engine · 76,000 miles · MA

Spark plug blew out of the cylinder head at 76000 miles. My original owners menual ates the plugs do not have to be seviced for 100,000. This is certainly a design error spark plugs should not blow out of the cylinder head.