2000 Ford F Super Duty: tire blowout or tread separation

Filed Nov 14, 2017 · Tires · 167,016 miles · AK · crash

Travelling along alcan highway in remote canada. We had tread seperation blowout on the driver side front that damaged the f350 dually. Tire size was 285/75/16 with around 20,000 miles on them. Tire was unusable and replaced with spare. Scrapped the rim as well due to damage when arriving in anchorage alaska. Do not trust these tires for long road trips.

Filed Nov 4, 2010 · Engine · 124,000 miles · WA

I've had two spark plugs blow out of the engine. Both on driver side. Tearing up their boot and breaking off the coil. The cost to replace the boot and coil is aprox 50+ each time. First time I was driving aprox 35mph when it blew out the second time aprox 45mph. 2000 ford f250 gas engine super duty extend a cab.

Filed Jul 7, 2004 · Tires · 45,111 miles · GA · crash · 4 injuries

I have previously complained to this site and the firestone customer relations of my steeltex a/t tire cracking on the side wall. I was told to have them checked at a firestone dealer and I was told the integrity of the tire was not compromised. On july 7, 2004, my family and I were almost killed (minor injury) when the right front firestone steeltex a/t tire exploded, the tread separated from the tire as we were traveling 70 miles an hour on I-85 north. This is a bad product and I believe my suspicions were correct when I previously complained to everyone.

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Tires · 46,000 miles · CA

While driving east on interstate 40 in barstow, ca the firestone steeltex radial a/t lt265-75r16 123/1200 load range e m/s tire on the left rear of my ford f-250 super duty had a tread separation. No injuries but damage suffered to the wheel well and undercarriage. Then, on july 19, 2003 we noticed a bulge on the left front tire. Upon examination it appears to be the beginning of another tread separation. We have digital pictures of both tires and are still in possession of the 2nd tire with the bulge.

Filed May 25, 2002 · Steering, Tires · TX · crash

Complete tread separation of the left front tire, causing total steering loss.

Filed Jun 13, 2001 · Tires · GA

I just put these tires on my ford f250 2 months ago and I have had 3 blow out that almost overturned my trailer 2 times.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Tires · NY

Tire blew out, I have pics, let me know where to e-mail them. Firestone says it is my fault because I ignored the early warning sings of a blow out. I'd like to know what they are. *ak (dot number: vnq81xl tiresize: 265/75r/16)

Filed Apr 22, 2001 · Tires · AR

Traveling west on I-40 in oklahoma going 75 MPH when right rear tire blew out. Pulling to right side of road safely and quickly as I could. After existing the vehicle and discovering that the sidewall separated from the tire completly. I am taking tire to firestone on 23 apr 2001 to see what they are going to do. I did not hit or run over anything when this blowout happened. I wanted you to be beware of this situation since it is another firestone tire side wall seperation. I could not find any recalls on this tires even though ford insure me these tires were not part of the last recall. If you can shed any light on this tire or what other precautions I should take would be appreciated. Right now I will not travel anymore long distances until I have firestone replace all my tires. I have had blow outs before but not one when the whole sidewall comes off. There are no punctures on the tread side or sidewall. *ak (dot number: db647p 604 tiresize: lt26575r16)