2000 ford f350, unit #1 was traveling eastbound in the left lane when the right tire blew out. Unit 1 went off the right side of the roadway, struck the ditch and struck a fence. Bf the driver and passenger suffered minor injuries. (ohio traffic crash report # 10-0415-89)*jb updated 12/10/10
2000 Ford F-350 tires complaints
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Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f350. The contact stated that his front driver side wheel had a stress crack and was repaired. Approximately one month later, the front passenger side wheel had a stress crack and failed. The dealer stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and no recalls were available. The current mileage was 230,000 and failure mileage was 228,000. Updated 12/12/2007
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 MPH on normal road conditions, a vibration could be felt immediately followed by the tread falling off the tires on two occasions severely damaging the vehicle. There was no abnormal bulging on the tires. The contact provided regular service to the tires as well as keeping up with the recommended tire pressure of 80 psi. The tire had not yet been examined. The tire was a cooper dominator sport a/t. Size: lt265/7516. Updated 12/28/06.
2000 ford f-350 tire blewout causing damages to the right fender and mirror. *kb the vehicle's right fender, right mirror, bottom right door, wheel and right side running board were damaged. *nm
Dt: while traveling on highway 528 on 7/1/04 at around 9 a.m at 75 MPH the front driver's side tread separated from the tire, causing the truck to lift up on one side about two feet. It was in heavy traffic, and it almost caused an accident. The impact dented the side of the consumers fender and damaged the trim panel on the truck. The tire was still full of air. The consumer managed to limp on the shoulder of the road to a ford dealership where they put the spare tire on for free. It is noted in the repair invoice the mileage 57663 and the damage that was done. The tires still have good tread and seemed to be in very good shape. The thing that scared the consumer the most was that there was no warning. The following week, he took the truck to sears and had a complete set of new tires cooper brand installed. The tires that were on the truck a 2000, f-350 were steeltex a/t, lt265/75r16 123/1200 m/s load range e. The consumer has some other #'s that could help in seeing if this is an ongoing problem, 28216 ex, bm14474-3, e4 00 8061. When the consumer asked the service tech. At greenway ford about the payment on the damage, he was told to talk to firestone. He talked to the manager at the firestone in merritt island and he said they should only be used for 50,000 miles although they still had very good tread on them.*ak
Firestone steeltex tires experienced tread separation. *bf this was a violent and catastrophic event without warning. The tire shredded sending debris high into the air and caused extensive damage. The consumer request reimbursement.
While driving between 65 to 70 MPH front driver's side tire blew up. As result, driver lost the control, and vehicle rolled over several times. Vehicle landed upside down in an embankment. Upon impact, the airbag did not deploy. Firestone, steeltex radial, size 265/75r16 dot vdw81xl2400. The driver and wife became unconscious and were transported by ambulance to the nearest hospital.
Right rear tire exploded and came apart while driving on I-17 40 miles s of flagstaff, az. This caused extensive damage to the right rear 1/4 panel of our f350 and completely removed the wheel well. The tail pipe was bent and the body of the truck was scratched and bent. The tires on the truck were factory issue, and had a considerable amount of tread left. We changed the tire, mounted the spare, bought a new tire in flagstaff and filed a claim w/ firestone. We received a 'letter' yesterday denying our claim based on their examination of the tire we sent to them. They are claiming damage to the tire from a pot hole or like incident. We are mailing back to them the form to reclaim our tire. We also mailed many photos of the damage to the truck which we have files of. Please advise as to our rights in this matter. Thanks for your time.
While traveling at 50 MPH passenger side rear tire blew out. There was no warning. The dealer was contacted. *ak
Ltr in regards to her 1/25/04 inquiry re milton matthews problem w/ his bridgestone tires, request verification of constituent's name as milton matthews and not david matthews, ref es04-001320 /s/ breener 3/3/04. *ph
Ltr fm david matthews (nv) re defective bridgestone dueler a/t tires requests a defect investigation into tread separation for possible recall, reply to las vegas ofc. *ph while driving left rear tire blew out causing over $1000.00 worth of damages to left rear quarter panel.*mr *nm *cb
While driving approximately 55 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated. The cause of separation had not been determined. *ak
Vehicle experienced tire tread separation while driving at 70 MPH. *mr while the vehicle was in motion the consumer felt a heavy vibration that increased. The consumer tapped on the brake and it slowed, then the consumer heard loud noises and saw rubber flying to the left behind the vehicle. The tire was fully inflated but with no tread. *scc
Driver rear tire tread separated and tire went flat while driving at 60 MPH.*mr while driving 60 MPH the left rear tire tread separated and the tire went flat. About four hours later the right rear tire separated and caused damage to the vehicle. Ts
Repeated tire blow outs, one in june 2003, one in september 2003, same truck, same tire location, same brand tire.
Consumer states while driving at 65 MPH and with no warning, the front left tire experienced a blowout and caused damage to the vehicle. Consumer had to pull over. Firestone, lt # p265/75/r16 dot#- unknown. Dealer had been notified. *ak the consumer was traveling east bound in the fast lane. There was a "thud" and the consumer pulled over to the left. The consumer left the east bound lane and had gone over the mound of gravel, crossed two lanes of construction over the cement divider wall and broke out two chunks of cement, landed over the drivers side, sliding, rolled over on top, and landed upside down in the west bound slow lane. The vehicle was totaled. (state of minnesota police report)
While driving at 65 MPH two rear tires tread separated from the wheel. Dealer notified.
Consumer states that while driving at any speed and with no warning tire sidewall separation causing a distraction to the consumer. Size#p18565r,15 dot#123/120qm/s. Dealer notified.
Vehicle's tire valve started leaking and was split at the base. Part was replaced , problem recurred.
While driving on the interstate, the left front tire blew out. Firestone steel tex radial tire. Please provide details.
The consumer was concerned about a letter received in reference to the firestone steeltex tires. Scc
Tire pressure set at mfr spec. Tire was not over loaded. No puncture. Tire was very well maintained. Tread separation, destroyed tire and deflated. *jb *****dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cur-over to artemis****770831
Consumer called complaining about having a problem with his tires left rear driver side had a flat down the tire valve had come out. Dealer was contacted and stated that they have nothing to do with it. Firestone tire size lt285/75/16. Ts
Tread seperation on 2 tires and possible another. Contacted firestone dealers and did not acknowledge problem whatsoever. Have a signed card by a dealer for the 3rd tire saying nothings wrong that he could see. Dt
Tire provided to state farm insurance claims center for adjustment with firestone. To date (10/24/02) no response from firestone. Dt
Lf came apart got rid of all 4 saved one I tow a 14000 lb boat couldn't take a chance of loosing another one at 75 MPH all firestone tires are junk also ontario fire dept. Was responding on fwy to a call & lost one on there brand new ford 4x4pickup pulling a hazemet trailer. Ford & firestone both told me sorry, please call me. Dt
Left rear firestone steeltex r45 tire tread separation. *scc ...
The tire began to vibrate and in about 20 seconds (about the time it took me to realize that the vibration was not caused by the road) the tread came completely off the tire, which did not immediately lose air. The truck swerved wildly to the right and thanks to a wide shoulder, front & rear way bars, and an experienced driver it did not roll over. The tire load was apx. 200 lbs under it's max. Load rating, inflated to max. Pressure of 80 lbs, and was not over heated. The air temp was about 95 degrees. I have the tire and tread in my posession. The ford dealer claimed that ford had no responsibility and told me to contact a firestone dealer. I did contact a dealer, they gave me an 800 number which I called, that person told me he would file a claim and that the firestone legal department would contact me. The firestone 800 number on the federal safety agency website refered me to a dealer or their website. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of any asssistance in this matter, thank you, jim wells.
1st tire separated on 07/01/02; 2nd tire separation did damage to truck's brake line and lr quarter panel. The federal safety agency appears non-responsive, as is firestone. Documentation on record to show tires rotated & checked every 3,000 miles by ford. Tire checked for proper inflation 20 minutes prior to 2nd blow out on straight highway, not overloaded, moderate temperature. Two remaining (not blown) tires removed and also show impending signs of failure. Firestone sent tire and "rubber stamped" results as due to underinflation for unknown period of time. Unknown period of time is when tread seperated, revealing belts and subsequently deflating tire. The now underinflated tire caused rim to damage tire wall which allowed firestone's inept conclusion. Discount tire, gcr (bridgestone/fire stone), and ted wein's (firestone), agree independently on tire failure. Apathy seems to sweep thru the federal safety agency and firestone setting in motion civil litigation/congressional investigation if nothing is done. Add this to the over 162 other complaints on the steel tex, along with arizona's dps problems. This is third submittal to the federal safety agency with no response on first two!!! Sen. Reid, nv, also being advised.
Tire failed on asphalt, no warning. Total separation , only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Fourth firestone failure, second for same tire size.
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