Buldge (the size of and apple) in sidewall on 2 different tires on the same vehicle.
2000 Ford F-350 tires complaints
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This is the second tire to totally shread to where after the tire is taken off of the wheel both of the beads are touching.
While driving on freeway at 70 MPH right tire cap came off tire did not blow out , tire cap did vehicle wheel well damage this is second tire from same set on vehicle when purchase vehicle did sent info on 10-13-01 firestone was given the tire and all info, they deine saying low tire pressue was not so both tires were at the correct pressure, the other two tires show sidewall cracking, and are being taken out of services by me, during this tire failure the outside air tempure was at 115 degrees and driving less than 15 miles when it failed, the truck bed did not have any load in it just vehicle weight and two personnel inside at the time location of tire failure was south bound highway 14 on cement road bed please contact me for any other questions I do believe this tire should be recalled.
Tire failed on asphalt, no load, no warning. Total separation , only bead the tire tread left. No road hazard at time. Same as two previous firestones tires, not the same type or year. Electrical system: diesel would die out for a few seconds, then came back on by itself. Loss of steering and all power during lost power or curves and hills. Ford reprogrammed computer after several visits there.
Front end started to shimmy, then front passenger tire blew out. Vehicle was jerked off the road. Model, dueler at, dot ejlf, size lt28j-75r16, not original.*ak consumer feels that this tire can be very dangerous, and he is concerned that this tire may blow out on the driver side and hopes to prevent this from happening, especially on a two lane road.
While driving between 60 to 70mph the vehicle started shaking from the rear of the vehicle, got off the road and check the rear of the vehicle, found left rear tire flat. The truck was not towing nor was there a load on the bed.
Tire blew out on interstate while traveling 70 MPH...2nd instance. *ak (dot number: vnw8txm429 tiresize: 265 75 r16)
Driving on highway when tire sounded like an explosion. Took tire to selling dealer then to local firestone store. He examined tire for road hazard defect and found none. He offered to pro-rate the tire as he felt it was not a manufacturer defect. *ak (dot number: vdw81xl220 tiresize: lt265/75r1)
First failure at 15900 miles was a tread separation and blowout. Second failure at 20445 miles was a tread separation only. (tire did not deflate) tires were loaded near the maximum load range and properly inflated. *ak (dot number: vdw81xm509 tiresize: lt265/7516)
Firestone steel tex r4s, lt265/75r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, ford, f350 with 17800 miles. While driving 55 MPH left rear tire had a blowout.*ak consumer contacted ford and firestone and was informed that it was not one anothers fault, firestone stated it was fords problem because of the bad valve stwm that was put on by ford, consumer stated there were 2 more bad valve stems found in bad condition and were replaced.
Tire had catastophic failure, possible fatal accident narrowly avoided. Tire inflated to correct safe pressure. Tire info. Sticker on vehicle is disputed by firestone, however tires were inflated correclty. 2 independent firestone stores said tire was defective. Both stores checked and verified pressures as being safe and adequate. Clearly, it is a defective tire. Tire sent to firestone for evaluation, returned with excuses letter attached. Firestone refuses to make good on defective product. I have destroyed tire/rim in my possesion, I would be glad to have it evaluated again. I hereby request payment for replacement tuires and subsequent damages from firestone. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl010 tiresize: 265-75r16e)
While traveling 55mph and without prior warning, the right front tire blewout while towing a trailer. Tread had separated from tire. This caused damage to the right front end/wheel well and running board. Tow driver pulled bumper out before towing vehicle to tire retailer and replaced the tire. Bridgestone dueler at, lt285/75r16 with 22,000 miles.*ak
The oct. 5th. Incident happened while my camper was on the truck. Tread was thrown and then the tire exploded. It tore the fender, body panel and running board. The tire was destroyed this tire had been a spare and had only about 14000 miles on it. I sent the tire to firestone and they said it wasn't their fault. The first incident occurred on aug. 30 when there was nothing in the truck bed and caused about $1,700.00 damage. Firestone compensated me for this incident. I am sure both tires were faulty and plan to go to small claimes court for damages. *ak (dot number: vdw81xm399 tiresize: 265/75r16)
I have experienced a total of 5 sidewall blowouts on new general tires supplied on a f-350 200 ford truck. The appearance is that ford's tire problems extended to other makes and models in addition to the firestone recall. I still have most of the tires that blew/became severely warn/unbalanced. Have there been other complaints on these vehicles? *ak (tiresize: 235_75_r16)
Tire tread separation. *ak (dot number: w10p tiresize: lt215/85r1)
Tire went flat, found side wall failure, put spare on, it also had side wall failure, after having all tire inspected by firestone, 4000 miles later a third tire failed in rear left inside dually with no apparent holes all tires were original equipment with truck, spare had never been used when it failed, all other tires had less then 1/16th inch even wear when inspected (tiresize: lt215/85r1)
Firestone, steel tex tire, lt265/75r16 size, dot#: vnw81xm459 on one occasion tread on left tire separated at 65 MPH, both times causing damage to vehicle. Vehicle is currently at the dealer ship for repair.*ak right rear tire experienced tread separation at 50 MPH causing damage to vehicle again and damage to trailer.
I had 2 valve stem failures within 2 weeks and 2000 miles. Both occurred at 60 to 70 MPH. Both valve stems where original equipment. Both occurred on 85 degree or higher days. Each resulted in rapid deflation of front tires.
While driving, the left rear tire experienced tread separation, which then ripped of the fuel filler hose.*jb (no tire info given) (ohio traffic crash report#10-90-444)
Tread separation on left rear and front right tire's at 11k miles. Photo's taken. Reported defects to firestone dealer; tech support; consumer affairs office...none indicated any interest or concern...now attempting to contract corporate office. *ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)
Tread separation on left rear and right front tire's at 11k miles. Photo's taken. Reported defects to firestone dealer; tech support; consumer affairs...no interest or concern shown...now attempting to contact corporate office. Who has shown no. *ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)
I have also faxed this information to your office. No safety defect mentioned. *ak (dot number: 28163exbm1 tiresize: lt21585r16)
The inside right rear tire on my new 2000 - f-350 dual wheel truck peeled on the face and sides while traveling on interstate highway I-10 at approximately 65 miles an hour. This truck has not been used to transport any heavy weight, just to travel between my home in scottsdale, az and quartzsite. Az (a distance of about 142 miles). The other tires on the truck (all the same original tires that came with the truck) show signs that they also may peel and/or separate. In october 2000 the state of arizona replaced all of their general tires because of peeling (I came across an article in the paper while researching if there was a recall on these general tires). These tires, with only about 6600 miles on them and plenty of tread left are a hazard to any driver having them on his/her car. Luckily the defective tire on my truck was on one of the dual inside back wheels. I have contacted the dealer, bell ford and will take the vehicle to the dealership in the next few days. On the phone, they said once they saw the tires they would see what they could do.*ak (dot number: ador1jc230 tiresize: t235/85r16)
Knots on the inside of both front tires. Service-manager said common problem! Only on. *ak (tiresize: 235-85r16)
This the the second general tire sidewall blowout on my truck in one week. *ak (tiresize: 235/85/16)
Sidewall delamination. *ak (tiresize: 235/75r16)
Softball and golfball size bubbles on sidewall of two front tires. *ak (tiresize: 235/85/16)
Complete tread separation on right front tire. Luckily, no one was injured. There was no trailor or real load in the back of the truck. It could have been much worse if it happened 20 minutes later on a twisty mountain road or hauling a load. Tire pressure has been religiously checked at 72 psi for all tires and 48 hourd before this trip. These tires have never been off road 4-wheeling or heavy trailor towing. Just finished a 1,000 mile trip to hamilton, mt and back to orem,ut over july 4th. There was no noticable wear, bubbles, or blemishes on exterior of any tires before this trip. Only noticable damage is to the tire, scratches on wheel rim, and slight scuffing on fenders. The worst part of this is the attitude of both ford and firestone in blaming one another and no one will take responsibility for these defective tires. We will just have to wait for a serious injury accident and the lawyers to get it resolved!*ak (dot number: vnw81xl070 tiresize: 265/75r16)
Tires cracking around bead all six tires. *ak (tiresize: lt 235/85r)
I had one blow out 5/27/01 at 50 miles an hour coming off the highway. I then took the tire to ted wiens firestone in las vegas on 6/2/01; they refused to exchange the tire or give credit. I then went to discount tire and replaced the back two tires with goodyears on 6/2/01. I did not replace the front two! The last blow out on 7/01/01 caused the truck to veer off the road, causing a major crash. The crash totaled the truck , trailer and horses. All of the occupants of the truck suffered life threatening injuries.*ak (dot number: vdwd1xm359 tiresize: lt265/75r1)
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