2001 Ford F-350: tire blowout or tread separation

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 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 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.

Filed Aug 30, 2004 · Tires · TX

Firestone steeltex tire tread separation. *mr while the consumer was traveling on the highway and without warning the front driver's side tread separated from the rest of the tire. The consumer requested that the federal safety agency re-open the investigation of the bridgestone/firestone tires. *sc

Filed Jun 8, 2004 · Tires · NV

While driving 65 MPH a noise was heard from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the passenger rear tire tread separated . Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to defective parts.

Filed Mar 17, 2004 · Tires · 41,250 miles · TX

Tread separation occurred on two separate occasions while the consumer was driving on the highway. *la

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Tires · 19,202 miles · CA

Consumer states that while driving and with no warning, the front left tire blew out. Dealer notified.*ak the stem leaked at the recommended pressure from 45 to 50 psi which caused the blow out. *ph

Filed Aug 5, 2003 · Tires · MT

Consumer states that rear left tire blew out without warning. Dealer notified.

Filed May 6, 2002 · Tires · KY

There's a separation on the side of the tire. General tire, 17235/85r16. *ak four out of six tires had sidewall separations that were serious. Ford finally declared four of the six as being defective and replaced them. Cosnumer was having the vehicle checked when the claims adjuster pointed out that the two front tires had tread separation deep enough for a dime to fit 1/8th of an inch. The separations were two to four inches in length. The two outer back tires also have tread separation but not as deep as the front two. Ford trys to characterize the defects as unusual tread wear. The defects were actually sidewall separations. Consumer was only partially reimbursed for the defects.