Right front tire threw its tread while driving on the highway. No warning vibrations or noises prior to the incident. Tire failure caused the truck to veer hard right across three lanes of highway traffic but managed to avoid any collisions. Tire was oem. We have noticed that the front tire sidewalls get too hot to touch after highway trips (the rear ones do not). The failed tire still had 3/4" of unused tread. We verify pressures before each trip (110 psi frt) and have never taken the truck off-road. We tow with it but it's the same rig we towed with a 2004 f350 sd with no problems. The tire info is not in the dropdown menu but the size is 225/70r19.5, it's a designated steer axle tire on an alcoa rim (ford oe) dot code is a39y1xl0607. *gem updated 03/25/10 *bf received pictures of damaged tire. Updated 09/15/10
Ford F-450 SD tire blowout problems
24 of the 467 owner complaints about the Ford F-450 SD describe tire blowout or tread separation, most of them for the 2000 model year.
- owner complaints
- 24
- worst model year
- 2000
- typical mileage
- 30,000
By model year
Often reported together
What owners say
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f450 super duty. The vehicle has double coin radial tires, size 225/70/19.5 (na). The tires were serviced by an independent tire mechanic and tread separation was discovered in six tires. There were five tires with the same dot number. The tires were replaced on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 95,773 and current mileage was 96,343. Updated 10/16/08. *lj the tires were prorated. Updated 10/17/08.
Tl*the contact owns a 2003 ford f450 super duty. The vehicle has double coin radial tires, size 225/70/19.5 (na). This complaint is related to odi number 10239016 regarding the other five defective tires. The tires were serviced by an independent tire mechanic and tread separation was discovered in six tires. There was one tire with a different dot number. The tires were replaced on the vehicle. The failure mileage was 95,773 and current mileage was 96,343. Updated 10/16/08. *lj updated 10/20/08.
I've had two spark plugs blow out in the last five hundred mile in my 2000 f-450. I've got to say its a real hazard to be hauling a load, suddenly loose drastic power and be rattled by the abrupt spark plug explosion. Not only that, but the fuel rail is right there. In fact the second spark plug I had eject made a series of explosions while I was traveling up hill on a very busy narrow road pulling my chipper. Both times I smelt a strong and consistent odor of fuel, another hazard. Both times the truck hesitated and attempted staling while in travel. The ford dealership tells me this is a common occurrence, and say ford know about the problem but doesn't care. Experiencing this first hand; twice now, I can tell you this issue is with out a doubt the most hazardous unprovoked vehicle hazard I've ever encountered.
Firestone tire blew out in truck, causing loss of control, jacknifing and damage to truck.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f450. The vehicle has continental general tires, size 22590r19.5. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud a pop and the vehicle pulled to the left. He noticed that the tread on the driver side front tire separated. The dealer inspected the tire, but they would not provide the cause of failure. The additional tire details are unavailable. The current and failure mileages were 43,000. Updated 02/01/08. *lj the consumer's vehicle suffered damage from the tire failure.
This is my third firestone tire on the same vehicle. *on 2-11-04 @est.1500 hrs in baker ca. Mileage 9,950 miles. *left front tire tread started to come off of firestone tire casing. It is really sad that firestone isn't held accountable for putting out such bad tires. Firestone per norma y. Gray my tire failures are all my fault. No one but firestone can keep the right pressure or not damage the tire causing it to come apart. I' m beginning to think this is a waste of time.
While driving and without warning, the right rear outside firestone tire experienced tread separation. Size#lt22575r16. Ph. An indent report was enclosed. *jb the company stated the tire had been operated for long period of time with insufficient air pressure to carry the load and the tire failure was not a result of a defect in the materials or workmanship.
While driving, the tire blew out. Upon inspection, tread was gone and there was a huge hole in the sidewall. There was only 6000 miles on this tire. Tires were inspected and pressure checked just a few hours prior to this incident. Reported it to firestone when I returned home, asking if there was any problem with this type of tire, but all they did was send a tracking number wt20020819-0000000185. They said they would respond in the next several days. That e-mail was sent on 8/19/02, we have not heard from them since. *jb ***dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12/12/02 cut-over to artemis****770776
Consumer states that the vehicles tires had two blow outs, due to valve stem that are mad of rubber. Consumer feels that the valve stems should be up graded. Nlm
Related recalls
Tires: sidewall
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
- Risk
- A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.
Recall number 16V246000 · Recall details
Tires: valve
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems may have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
- Risk
- If not maintained, could result in a sidewall zipper failure. A zipper failure during inflation of a damaged tire could result in injury to someone near the tire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. Owner notification began march 28, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.
Recall number 01V046000 · Recall details
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The model years with the most reports are 2000 (10 complaints), 1999 (5 complaints) and 2001 (3 complaints).
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