1996 Ford F-350 tires problems

Filed Oct 7, 2011 · Tires · 10,000 miles · MA

Cracking sidewalls causing blowout while driving both drivers side and pass. Side.

Filed Jul 20, 2004 · Tires · 91,000 miles · ID

Blow out.

Filed Jun 17, 2004 · Tires · 100,000 miles · VA

While driving 70 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated. As a result, consumer pulled over on the side of the road, where he found severe damage to the body of the vehicle.

Filed Oct 21, 2003 · Tires · NE

The passenger side rear tire experienced tread separation while driving at 60 MPH. As a result rear fender and exhaust were damaged. The cause of the failure was undetermined. The dealership has been notified.

Filed May 30, 2003 · Tires · TX

Problems with michelin tires, spilts on tires. *mr ph

Filed May 24, 2003 · Engine, Tires · 35,846 miles · OR · fire

1996, f-350, crew cab, 4x4, with 35,000 original miles was towing 5th wheel travel trailer in mountainous area. Exhaust pipes caused the spare tire to catch on fire. The spare tire was new and had never been removed since vehicle was purchased in 1996 used, with 3,000 miles on it. The spare tire was about 3-4 inches away from the exhaust pipe heat shield. ( not touching). Rear gas tank was not harmed due to quick action on fire extinguishing. Driver was unaware of fire until notified by persons outside the vehicle. Spare tire burned clear to the core prior to being removed after flames were extinguished.

Filed Jan 28, 2002 · Tires · GA

Consumer was traveling about 55mph on highway and both rear tires exploded. Was able to control vehicle. Tires were 16inch goodyear aqua treads. Dealership was aware of problem.

Filed Jul 6, 2001 · Tires · MD

All five firestone steeltex r4s tires on 1996, ford, f350 experienced sidewall cracking with 29842 miles on tires. These tires were not original equipment on this vehicle, and have been replaced. *ak firestone dealer stated tires experienced sidewall separation, tire size p235/85r16 r4s, load range e, dot unknown.

Filed Jun 19, 2001 · Tires · CA

I was driving on hwy 10 at 63-65mph when the tread separated, wrapped around my rear axel, bent brake cable, tore fender skirts, bent fender supports, chipped paint, bent fender, trim pieces. Tire steel belts only surface to drive on, making truck inoperable. Did not turn over, but had I been on my usual route through mountain curves, would have gone over the side of the mountain. Concern that 16 inch tires are not being looked at. Do not feel safe. Firestone blaming ford explorer. My vehicle not a ford explorer. It is a tire defect. Want recall of 16 inch tires also. Firestone a hazard to every owner. I tell everyone who has firestone tires to get rid of them. Many can't afford to pay for it. You must have these tires replaced. *ak (dot number: vnor 1ww tiresize: lt23585r16)

Filed Nov 13, 2000 · Tires · FL

The inside rear tire had a bump on it which caused vibration in the drivetrain while driving (firestone steeltex p235/85r16 m/s). Nlm