2001 Ford F-350 SD: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Sep 18, 2014 · Tires · 208,000 miles · FL

Driving my 2001 f 350 at 45 MPH the left front tire exploded loud enough for a neighbor to come out thinking a shot had been fired! The tire's side wall was shredded. This was my second experience recently with a blow-out of my bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a lt275/65r18 tires. In may the left rear blew out at highway speed with the side wall shredded similar to the recent blow out. I was pro-rated for that tire but after this recent event I am changing out all the tires and going back to cooper, I wouldn't chance having a more serious lost-of-control event! I bought my tires 3 years ago (2011) and use this truck on the ranch--there are less than 4,000 miles on these tires. From the outside the tires appear alright, but the handling started to feel rocky prior to the blow out although nothing was visibly showing on the exterior.

Filed Sep 30, 2013 · Tires · 32,168 miles · FL · crash · 2 injuries

On september 17 one our crew vehicles experienced a tread separation of the right front tire at highway speeds resulting in one severe injury, two much less severe injury's and a total loss of the vehicle. The tire is a bf goodrich commercial t/a lt 265/75/16 and was purchased on or about february 2012. The tire had approximately 40k miles. The dot number is bfw8jd110312.

Filed Mar 2, 2012 · Tires · 5,000 miles · WA

4 tread leaks repaired and a side wall blow out goodyear silent armor pro gade tire lt305/70r16 124/12 load range e dotpjbv35hv.

Filed Dec 16, 2010 · Tires · 214,000 miles · WA · crash · fire · 2 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f350 super duty vehicle with cooper discover stt p351/85r16 tires. While driving approximately 60 MPH the front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was towing a race car which was destroyed along with the truck and all of its contents, which caught fire due to the blow out. A passenger in the vehicle sustained a major concussion and the driver sustained a compounded left wrist injury. A police report was filed. The approximate failure mileage was 214,000.

Filed Aug 6, 2010 · Tires · 95,000 miles · MA

Traveling from mass. To maine with my ford f-350 with "cooper" mastercraft courser a/t tires. My rear drivers side tire separated sending the tread into wheel well..I was traveling at 65mph...it shook the truck very hard causing loss control...thankfully no one was around...slowed the truck to stop...major damage to the rear of truck...looking at tire the metal wire is rusted...note found there was a re-call on these tires...(never got mine) called the cooper hot-line. They instructed me they will send package in mail and for me to send the tire to them checked on line and found other people have done the same with no results blaming the drivers for hitting something....no injury or death...not out for the money.

Filed Aug 12, 2009 · Tires · 92,151 miles · NV

While picking up speed on an on ramp just outside las. Vegas nv. Unto the I-15 my f350 ford trucks front end began a shimmy. As we were approaching hwy. Speeds 71 or 72 MPH. Suddenly the lt. Front tire tread separated throwing us toward the next lane. We were able to bring the vehicle under control. Oddly enough the tire still had air in it. The accident has caused aprox. $2600.00 in damage to the vehicle. Tires, lt235/85r16 ameri trac tr 10/32 tread.

Filed Aug 30, 2008 · Tires · 31,617 miles · CA

While driving a 2001 ford f350 pickup on the us highway 50 freeway in the shingle springs, ca, area, I had a firestone steeltex a/t lt265/75r16 tire blow-out and tread separation. The original equipment tire and vehicle had 31,617 miles on it at the time of the failure. I obtained roadside assistance to have the failed tire removed and the spare tire installed. I remembered that several years ago that there was an issue with firestone tires installed on ford vehicles. I found that recall number 04t003000 was issued, which stated that I should have received a notification to owners that began on march 5, 2004. I never received the notice to take my vehicle to a ford dealer for the free replacement of the tires as indicated in the recall notice. I contacted the ford dealer where I bought the truck new in 2001 concerning the tire failure and replacement per the recall notice. The ford dealer stated that they were not aware of the recall notification and advised me to contact ford motor company. The ford motor company representative refused to acknowledge that the recall notice that was issued applied to the firestone steeltex a/t tires that were installed on my truck as original equipment. I contacted bridgestone firestone who advised me to ship the failed tire to nashville, tn, at my expense for their "evaluation", but failed to address the issue of the safety of the remaining 3 tires and the 1 installed spare tire that are still installed on the vehicle. As of this date I have the failed tire and I have not shipped the failed tire to bridgestone firestone. I am now concerned about the safety of the 4 firestone tires that are currently installed on my vehicle.

Filed Jul 6, 2006 · Tires · 55,000 miles · OH

In regards to: wilderness a/t 265/75 16 rol tires I have experienced a tread separation on one of the tires on my 2001 ford f-350 4x4 (55k miles). While traveling between my home and columbus, ohio on july 3, 2006, the tread on the left front tire of my truck separated from the casing. Fortunately, I had perceived a problem due to increased vibration and had lowered my speed and was traveling in the right hand lane. When the tire failed, I was able to pull safely off the highway with no damage to my truck or family. I am, however, quite concerned about the rest of the tires on my truck. Honestly, when the whole explorer mess was going on, I insisted that the issue was due to improperly maintained tires, and owner neglect. I looked at it as a litigious society looking for someone to blame and sue. Well, my thoughts have changed considerably. I am a car guy. I am diligent with the care of my vehicles, and their maintenance. I routinely check my tire pressures (my air compressor and digital pressure gauge are situated right next to my garage door so I don't even have to look for them). I have owned automobiles from most every manufacturer, including six ford trucks several of those on firestone tires. I have never had a tire failure while out on the road, and the mode of failure of this tire is especially frightening. Like I said, the good news is that nothing more than the tire was damaged, the better news for firestone is that I have a tire that you can surely do a failure analysis on, because it still has air in it, and the tread is still partially attached. The bad news is that no one (ford/firestone retailer) is interested in accepting responsibility. I can assure you, this is a tire issue. Please advise me on how to proceed, as I am certain that firestone/bridgestone is interested in making this right. I look forward to hearing from you.

Filed Jul 5, 2006 · Tires · CA

Traveling on highway about 70 MPH with my 2001 ford f350 with passengers and no trailer. Suddenly lost control of truck. Regained control and pulled over. Discovered firestone steeltex r4s tread separated and wrapped around axle with tire still inflated.

Filed Jun 1, 2006 · Tires · 24,000 miles · CA

Tire failure: tread separation on firestone steeltex radial r4s size lt265/75 r16, load range e.

Filed Oct 6, 2005 · Tires · 71,000 miles · OR

The tread separated from the right rear tire on my 2001 ford 350 truck. As it left, it did considerable damage to the right side of the vehicle. I replaced the tire, sent the damaged one to firestone, who have denied responsibility, and are sending it back-(c.o.d.) the tires were original, with plenty of legal tread left.

Filed Sep 21, 2005 · Tires · 45,000 miles · MI

Dt: 2001 ford f350. The consumer stated that three tires experienced belt separation. The third belt separation was on the passenger's front tire. The last belt separation occurred on september 13, 2005 while going a 70 MPH. The two previous tire blowouts were not at highway speeds. The vehicle sustained scratches on the passenger's side running board and the front passenger's mud flap were ripped off. The consumer stated one of the other tires was on the rear of the vehicle. These problems all occurred within the last year. *ak (12/07/05)