We were travelling 65 MPH on the 91 freeway toll road when my left rear tire tread completely separated from the casing causing my vehicle to swerve and jump and causing significant damage to my vehicle, including damaging the fuel fill line. Fortunately there was no fuel leakage. The tire did not deflate so there was no puncture or other externally caused damage to the tire or vehicle. I took the tire to a bf goodrich dealer on 10/19/14 for inspection, the tire was still fully inflated. The dealer deflated the tire out of safety concerns. Had this been a front tire the potential for damage and injury would have significantly increased. The tire was purchased in july 2012 and was just over 2 years old. Tire dot# is bfw8 0211 0712.
1997 Ford F-350 tires problems
29 complaints (19% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 29
- of this car's complaints
- 19%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Tread/belt14
- Sidewall4
- Valve1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-350 tires problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Ford F-350 tires
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
- Risk
- The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Recall number 97V187000 · Recall details
What 1997 Ford F-350 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Firestone steeltex failure on a 1997 ford f350. On june 20, 2005, the left front oem firestone steeltex tire failed at spped on I-95s between avberdeen and churchville maryland. Since the truck is driven very little, all tires have 40,000 miles on them and have substantial tread remaining. Also, I meticoulsly maintain presures. Without warning and at about 65mph, the tread seperated from the tire carcass causing vehcile to be difficult to control. Nonetheless, I was able to pull off-road without incident. Tire clearly shows that the tread seperated from the body of the tire causing instant pressure loss and sidewall failure. Just another example why problems with these tires are not limited to suvs or the limited batches that were recalled.
While driving, the left rear tire went flat. After inspecting the tire, the tread had completely separated.*ak
While driving 60 MPH right rear passenger tire exploded. Driver was able pull over to shoulder. Then, drove vehicle to a repair station. Firestone, steel tex radial, 23585/r16.
When driving 65 MPH and without warning, the right rear tire tread separated causing a blowout. Dealer had been notified. Size#23585r16.*ak the tread was wrapped around the axle, breaking the housing for the emergency brake. The rim was damaged in addition. *ph
While driving the left front tire blewout causing damage to the vehicle, this was the third tire failure of the same size and make, the tire were original equipment and the other tire blowouts occured at a low rate of speed (dotydor1xk427 firestone, size lt235/8516ms. Nlm
Tire developed a large bubble or blister where the tread and sidewall meet. Tire then blew with only app. 6000 miles on it. Firestone dealer only wanted to sell me new tire and offered no explanation of tire failure. *ak (tiresize: lt23585r16)
Driver's rear inside tire tread separated with a tire blowout. Tire had 2/3 of tread left before the blowout. Vehicle was going 25mph and heard a boom. Then, consumer saw tread flying off the tire. 1997, ford, f350 club crew cab, used tires came on vehicle, size p235/85r16, approximate mileage unknown.*ak firestone steeltex radial r4s, p235/85r16, faulty tire caused damage to vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement and for tires to be replaced.
Tread separation at highway speeds. Clear highway. No road hazard involved. Separation was immediate and involved center tread/entire tire. Additional damage caused by the tread catching/folding factory installed mud flap over the top of both rear dual tires. Damage incurred to wheel well/fender frame. Immediate loss of control/sway into left lane of traffic. *ak (tiresize: p23585r16)( dot number: tire size: p23585r16 )
The tread on the tires separated from the body of the tires, the tires were still under warranty but would have cost more to replace under warranty because the dealer was selling the tires cheaper than the consumer could buy them if he made a warranty claim, consumer purchased different brand and request reimbursement (firestone steeltex lt2358516). Nlm
Questions about the 1997 Ford F-350 tires
Does the 1997 Ford F-350 have tires problems?
Owners have filed 29 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford F-350, 19% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 1997 Ford F-350 tires problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford F-350 tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V187000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-350 have bad tires?
The Ford F-350 model years with the most tires complaints are 2000 (114 complaints), 1999 (91 complaints) and 2001 (31 complaints).
Other 1997 Ford F-350 problems
Brakes 32Engine 29Transmission 21Steering 12Suspension 9Acceleration 8Electrical 7Fuel system 7Lights 4Body 3Visibility 3Wheels 3Seat belts 2Airbags 1
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