Rear driver side tread separated from tire at 75mph in the state of nebraska.22hrs. Later in the state of ohio the passenger rear separated. Contacted firestone and they will not take any responsibility for incident.
1997 Ford F-350: tire blowout or tread separation
17 of the 155 complaints about the 1997 Ford F-350 describe tire blowout or tread separation.
- owner complaints
- 17
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Tire blowout or tread separation by model year
What owners say
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 )
Firestone steeltex radial tires p216 85 r16 experienced tread separation.
I am very diligent about checking the air pressure in my tires. I do not drive over the speed limit, usually around 60 MPH on interstates. Fortunately my truck is a dual wheel pickup and it was one of the duals that had the sidewall blowout. I was hauling a horse trailer at the time. I heard you were investigating the steeltex r4s 16" tires.*ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )
I have had two of these firestone steel tex r4s tires "blow out" while driving on the interstate with my family. The first one was in august of 1999 in ohio on a warm, but not hot day. We were driving along and boom it went. Fortunately, it was one of the rear duel tires and not a front tire. I was able to control the vehicle and get it safely stopped. Firestone replaced this tire. The other was in march of 1999 on a cool day in indiana. We were driving and got a terrible shimmy and the vehicle became difficult to drive. Suddenly, boom, another rear duel tire went. I again managed to get it off the road and got it changed. Firestone wouldn't give me a new tire on this one. They allowed a replacement value. I am disgusted with firestone tires. Last march, before the media attention to the problem, I had vowed to never have another firestone tire on my vehicles. I shudder to think what might have happened if one of the blowouts had been a front tire on this 14,000 pound vehicle. Please pursue this with vigor. I want new "non firestone" tires that I can trust on my future trips. Thank you. *ak (dot number: vnilix8 tiresize: 225/75r16)
Pe00 040; consumr was traveling about 55mph on highway and felt vibration inside of vehicle. Was able to pull over to the side shoulder. Right front passenger's side tire tread separated, steel coils were showing on all four tires. Tires were firestone, steeltex radial #at, p23585r16.
While on a trip tread separated on 2 continental/general tires. Vehicle was damaged.
Service bulletins that may apply
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
Questions about the 1997 Ford F-350 tire blowout
Is tire blowout or tread separation a common problem on the 1997 Ford F-350?
17 of 155 owner complaints about the 1997 Ford F-350 (11%) mention tire blowout or tread separation. The model year with the most reports is 2000.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1997 Ford F-350?
There is 1 recall and 2 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
Other symptoms on the 1997 Ford F-350
Brake failure 8Fire or smoke 8Stalling 8ABS 5Power steering loss 5Transmission failure 5
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