2001 Ford F-350 tires problems

Filed Sep 24, 2008 · Tires · 31,660 miles · NC

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f350. The vehicle has firestone steeltex a/t tires. While driving 70 MPH, the front passenger side tread detached from the tire down to the belt. The contact referenced the federal safety agency campaign id number 04t003000 (tires). The failure has not been repaired. The VIN and tire size were unknown. The contact has pictures available. The current mileage was 32,000 and failure mileage was 31,660. Updated 11/6/08 *cn the cosnumer stated there was a slight vibration before the failure. The tire did not deflate until days later. Updated 11/07/08.

Filed Sep 12, 2007 · Tires · 78,000 miles · OK

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f350. The vehicle has bridgestone/firestone steeltex radial a/t, size lt265/75r16 tires. While driving 55 MPH, the vehicle began to vibrate. After inspection, he noticed that the driver side front tire was flat. The dealer replaced the tire, however, they did not state the cause of the failure. Approximately one year later, he noticed the driver side rear tire had a bubble on the tread. The dealer replaced the tire, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. Approximately five months later, the tread separated on the driver side rear tire. As of september 12, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the tire. The failure mileage was 85,252 and current mileage was 85,252. Updated 10/04/07

Filed Aug 22, 2006 · Tires · OH · crash

2001 ford f-350 left front tire blew out. *kb after the blow out, the consumer crossed the left lane and struck a concrete divider wall.

Filed May 11, 2006 · Tires · SC

I had been driving on the high way for about 20 miles at 65 MPH (the speed limit was 70 MPH) when the left rear tire (goodyear wrangler at/s lt285/75r16) exploded. It ripped the fuel filler neck off of the truck bent the rear bumper and bent the side of my truck in many places. These tires had more then half tread left on them and there is no reason this should have happened. I wasn't pulling a load or driving too fast. Fuel spilled out of the gas tank and could have caused a fire. These tires are unsafe to drive on if this type of think happens.

Filed Jan 10, 2006 · Tires · TX

2001 f350 left rear tire exploded while driving at 60 MPH. *ts the tread separated from the tire and wrapped around the hub causing it to lock up (kumho venture tire).

Filed Oct 18, 2005 · Tires · NV

Dt: 2001 ford f350. Had tow blow outs with treads falling off pathfinder radial atr tires that were on vehicle when the consumer purchased it. Contacted the dealership, and they said they were not responsible for the tires. Had not contacted manufacturer yet. I have not had any accidents only property damage. When the tread separated from the tires it dented both ofrear fenders, busted tail lights, and put a hole in fuel tank. M manufacturer recommends 65 psi. Check tire pressure and rotated the tires. Vehicle has only 15000 miles onit, and I noticed .vibration on one of the tires before the blow out occurred. The blow outs occurred on two separate occasions. Idid not notice any abnormal bulging in the tires.

Filed Jul 12, 2005 · Tires · FL

All 4 tires failed on our new 2001 f-350 and had to be replaced by 02/2003 at 62000. Cost was $1100.

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Tires · CA

While driving 65 MPH consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. The tread was separated from the rear passenger tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer contacted the dealer, but the cause of the problem was not determined. *ak

Filed Dec 15, 2004 · Tires · 25,000 miles · ID

While driving 60 MPH vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. *ak the tire manufacturer refused to provide any assistance.

Filed Sep 13, 2004 · Tires · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Two firestone steeltex tread separation on the same vehicle. *nm the consumer stated while driving, he heard a very subtle, unusual sound what seemed to be coming from the front of the vehicle, but before the consumer could clarify what the sound was, it seemed that the left front tire had exploded, all but a foot of the tread separated which caused the tread to loudly bang inside and outside of the wheel well. During this incident the brake line likely broke and the consumer was unable to slow the vehicle down. Consequently the vehicle hit a rail and all three occupants were injured. Prior to the accident the right front tire developed a bubble.