Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f super duty. The vehicle has firestone steeltex radial tires. While driving 50 MPH, the contact heard a loud pounding noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. He noticed the tread had separated on the rear passenger side tire. A tire shop inspected the tire and stated that they were unable to determine the reason for the failure. Approximately one week later, while driving 60 MPH, the vehicle began vibrating. The contact noticed the tread on the rear driver side tire had separated. The tire has not been inspected. The current mileage is 38,000 and failure mileage was 37,000.
1997 Ford F Super Duty tires problems
13 complaints (54% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 13
- of this car's complaints
- 54%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Tread/belt6
- Sidewall1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F Super Duty tires problems in other years
Specific symptoms reported on the 1997 Ford F Super Duty tires
Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.
Related recalls
Tires: bead
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
- Risk
- The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
- Remedy
- Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Recall number 97V187000 · Recall details
What 1997 Ford F Super Duty owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Had tread separation occur at 60 MPH on right rear inboard duley. Air temperature was 90 f.
Entire tread separation. Tire was the outside of rear dual tire configuration. *ak (dot number: vd1l 1xa tiresize: lt22575r16)
Tread separation discovered before pealing. Tire is out of round and causes vehicle to shake. Problem diagnosed by reputable mechanic. Tire size is lt225/75 r16 m/s. Failure discerned already at purchase of vehile at 27000 miles. I still have the tire. I contacted a firestone dealer in the milwaukee, wi area but he offered no reimbursement or warranty. *ak (dot number: vn1l1xa346 tiresize: lt225/75r1)
I am concerned because I have firestone tires that are dry rotting along the sidewall in a circular pattern and are starting to blemish in the same spot. I only have 38,000 miles on my vehicle and feel that this should not be happening this soon. When we were driving down the interstate a while back and stopped at a rest area approx. 4 hours into our trip our tires were very sticky and had little balls of rubber that were stuck to the tire. I have 2 children and feel that their safety as well as the safety of my husband and myself are in jeopardy. I would like any information you have sent to me regarding this siutation. Thank you . Sincerely, denise keen (tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
I have sent letters to firestone in regards of the damage to my motorhome from a tire explosion and they do not appear to give a darn so they are not responding, is there any why I can shake the tree and get them to respond ?
The tread came completely off and tore out a section of the lp line to the refrigerator. (dot number: vn1l1xa386 tiresize: lt22575r16)
Two out of six original tire had failure with tread seperation both while driving on highway. *ak (tiresize: lt225 r16)( dot number: tire size: lt225 r16 )
Two out of six original tire had failure with tread seperation both while driving on highway. *ak (tiresize: lt225 r16)( dot number: tire size: lt225 r16 )
One tire blew out last year on the right rear. The outer tread seperated. I replaced it with another just like it. I had another blew this year the same way. After blowing the second tire I then replaced all four rear tires with another brand. (tiresize: lt22575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt22575r16 )
Questions about the 1997 Ford F Super Duty tires
Does the 1997 Ford F Super Duty have tires problems?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford F Super Duty, 54% of all its complaints, more than any other problem.
At what mileage do 1997 Ford F Super Duty tires problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford F Super Duty tires?
Yes, 1 recall: 97V187000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F Super Duty have bad tires?
The Ford F Super Duty model years with the most tires complaints are 1999 (17 complaints), 2000 (15 complaints) and 1997 (13 complaints).
Other 1997 Ford F Super Duty problems
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