2000 Ford F-550 SD tires problems

32 complaints (44% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 17,000. 4 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 32
of this car's complaints: 44%
typical mileage: 17,000
crashes: 4
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Valve
18
Sidewall
3
Tread/belt
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford F-550 SD tires problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2000 Ford F-550 SD tires

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Tire blowout 10

Related recalls

Tires: valveReported February 14, 2001 · 102,000 vehicles affected

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

Related investigations

Rapid tire deflationOpened August 19, 2002, closed August 22, 2003

This investigation was opened on certain ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the field.the results of the test program indicates the effect of a valve stem ejection on these vehicles is easily controlled. Further, with a population of almost 900,000 vehicles, having two to four years of exposure, odi is aware of only 3 minor crashes and is unaware of any injuries.the small number of crashes relative to the large population of vehicles is consistent with the testing which was performed. Therefore, this investigation is closed.see the attached report for full technical details.

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What 2000 Ford F-550 SD owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 26, 2007 · Tires · CA · crash

2000 ford f-550 front passenger side tire blew out causing the consumer to lose control and drive into a ditch. *kb (ohio traffic crash report).

Filed Dec 21, 2004 · Tires · MI

Recall campaign for ford f550 trucks concerning the vale stems used on 19.5 inch tires. *bf one of the vehicle's tires had to be replaced because the valve stem failed causing severe damage to the tires sidewall. On another occasion one of the dually wheel tire valve stems failed and caused the tire to go flat. The consumer replaced all four dually tire valve stems with the tread nut on top. The consumer request reimbursement.

Filed Sep 3, 2004 · Tires · 24,500 miles · NH

1. Traveling east on I-88 in ny. Load 6500 lbs. At 60 MPH. . Sudden loss of air in front left tire, was able to pull over to brake down lane without incident. . Road service replaced tire, could find no defects or punctures in flat. Was sugested valve stem safety margin to close to tire inflation. Rubber stem replaced with a metal one.

Filed Sep 7, 2003 · Tires · 13,645 miles · NV

I own a 2000 ford f550 modified by fontaine modification company, louisville, ky to tow a fifth wheel trailer, gvr 15,900 lbs. This was a demo vehicle for fontaine and had 2598 miles on the odometer. It was delivered to me as a new vehicle with a 3 year 36,000 miles warranty on 9-29-2002. Prior to purchasing this vehicle, the dealer, cunningham campers had two blow outs on the right rear dual 225/70r-19.5/f general tires on 8-6-2002. Two more blow outs, (explosions) occurred in of june 2003, while the vehicle was parked. I replaced the general tires with michelin tires. This vehicle was delivered without high pressure valve stems which I replaced with the high pressure valve stems after the second blowout. The local ford dealer refused to take any action on my complaint and blamed continental tire company (general) and continental blamed ford for the problem saying that the zipper tears were caused by inferior valve stems. I have another tire that is very questionable and I am afraid to go on the highway towing a 5th wheel that weighs 15,900 with tires experienced 4 blow outs in the past year and a questionable 5th tire and 4 more original tires left on the vehicle which neither ford nor continental will take responsibility for. I will be taking several long trips in the next year totaling over 5,000 miles--help .

Filed Jun 19, 2003 · Tires · 12,000 miles · NY

Valve stem failures on four tires while in transit. *mr three of the tires I have as evidence plus valve stem and photographs of tires. Tire #1 12,000 miles, #2 13,000 miles, #3 14,500 miles. I went for valve stem recall about 14-17 months prior to all tire failures at sayville ford. I have all documentation, bills for road service repairs, etc. They told me the "zipper failure" on the sidewall is due to "uninflated tires not the faulty valve stems that failed". The last blowout is still on the rim which I will change soon being it is the spare tire. One tire was thrown out (discarded) by error. I would like to be reimbursed for the three tires that I kept for evidence, new valve stems (different type) and road service.

Filed Jun 4, 2003 · Tires · NJ · 1 injury

Request for recall information for 19.5 inch continental steel cord sidewalls. *mr a zipper ruptured on the 19.5 inch steel cord sidewall of the tire. Scc

Filed Apr 11, 2003 · Tires · NY · crash

General tires were not all terrain which was supposed to be the tire equipment for the vehicle. Mr the tires inability to hold the road caused the consumer to lose control and hit a pole. Model/lt scc

Filed Apr 4, 2003 · Tires · NY

The valve stems failed on 3 tires, which caused the tires to fail, however the warranty tire center indicated a nail was embedded in the tire. *ph *jb

Filed Mar 27, 2003 · Tires · NY · crash

The vehicle was purchased with all terrain tires. The vehicle has been involved in two tire related accidents within a 2 year period. The consumer believes the tires installed are not all terrain tires. Ph

Filed Feb 13, 2003 · Tires · 17,000 miles · TX

The tire experienced the same defect as stated in recall no. 01 v 046 000, however the vehicle identification number was not included in the recall. *jb the valve cover had come out of the rim, it was loose, and leaked air. The tires lost all air and had run flat, causing them to be too dangerous to re-inflate. (broken down sidewalls) the dealer thought nothing was wrong with the valves. Scc

Questions about the 2000 Ford F-550 SD tires

Does the 2000 Ford F-550 SD have tires problems?

Owners have filed 32 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Ford F-550 SD, 44% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.

At what mileage do 2000 Ford F-550 SD tires problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 17,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2000 Ford F-550 SD tires?

Yes, 1 recall: 01V046000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.