Ford Transit tire blowout problems

Filed May 1, 2026 · Suspension, Wheels · IL

The rear axle snapped and rear tire separated and rolled behind vehicle on the expressway causing the potential for injury/fatalities to our driver and surrounding passenger vehicles by recall 24S05. At no point did we receive communication from Ford that the vehicle should not be operated. We scheduled the recall repairs for next week, 5/4/26 however this morning, 5/1/26 the rear axle snapped and the tire fell off of the vehicle. The vehicle has been towed to Roche Ford in Bensenville for repairs. The recall has been well documented and has thus far caused 285 incidents and 1 accident prior to our issue this morning. There were no indicator lights or messages to indicate an issue.

Filed Nov 24, 2025 · Tires · 20,000 miles · OH

The contact owns a 2021 Ford Transit 250 equipped with Sentury Lionheart Tires, Tire Line: Lionclaw, Tire Size: 235/65/R16, DOT Number: [XXX] . The tires were replacement tires. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the front end of the vehicle, and the vehicle started shuddering and vibrating. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, the contact noticed a blowout of the front driver's side tire. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front passenger’s side tire was cracked by the side wall. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local tire dealer were notified of the failures. No further information was available. The failure mileage was 20,000. The VIN was unavailable. INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Aug 11, 2025 · Wheels · MI

Issue is with Hankook tires. Mileage on original OEM tires on my campervan from Ford. 44,600 miles. Good tread, air pressure checked daily on trips. Date code of manufacture of tires: 41st week, 2020. Took ownership of campervan on Dec 6th, 2021. Travel west on I-696 at 70 mph. Driver’s left front tire exploded. I did not hit anything in the road way. In the second lane from right side of freeway. Was able to safely move to the shoulder of the freeway. Tread completely came off the tire. Broke bumper, damages sensors, bent floor pan, and cracked driver side step. Insurance claim filed with Progressive Insurance, and will be inspected on Aug 22nd. Tires will be replaced on Aug 12th at Discount Tire with Toyo Celsius tires. Tire is not available for inspection but multiple photos are available.

Filed Jun 20, 2025 · Tires · FL

Driver noticed excessive vibration when driving vehicle on June 17, 2025. The next day, the vehicle was taken to Mavis Tire & Brakes, Flagler Beach, FL, who confirmed a tread separation on the driver's side front tire. The tire is a HANKOOK Dynapro HT 205/75R16C. This tire is an original tire from when the vehicle was purchased new. The tire shop exchanged the faulty tire with the spare. If the vehicle were to continue to be driven, eventually the tread would have delaminated completely, causing a potential accident. This is the SECOND Hankook tire to fail this way on this vehicle. I did not report the first incident to the federal safety agency.

Filed Nov 25, 2024 · Tires · 20,250 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Transit equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line: Dynapro HT, Tire size: 205/75/16, DOT Number: (NA). The contact stated that while pulling into a gas station there was a thumping noise coming from the trailer. The contact inspected the trailer and observed that the front driver’s tire was flat. A mobile mechanic was called to the location and replaced the flat tire with the spare tire. The vehicle was then taken to a tire shop where it was determined that the front driver’s tire was worn down to the metal and experience a blowout. The tire was replaced. The contact stated that on the same day while driving 62 MPH, the tire pressure warning light illuminated, indicating that the tire was deflating quickly. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road and the contact became aware that the front passenger’s tire was flat. The vehicle was taken to tire shop and the front tires were replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The vehicle and tire failure mileages were approximately 20,250.

Filed May 16, 2024 · Wheels · TX

Vehicle delivered with 5-hole spare wheel. Vehicle requires 6-hole wheel. Discovered discrepancy when a tire separated and required a spare to replace it.

Filed Oct 29, 2023 · Tires · TX

Tire was a Continental 235/65 R16 C 121/119R Van Light Truck M.S Radial Tubeless - Name of Tire was Con Vancontact A/S - On October 07 2023 [XXX] was driving on IH35 North South of Waco TX at around 70 MPG and the tire had a blowout/explosion doing multiple damage to the vehicle before it could be brought to a full stop INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6

Filed Sep 29, 2023 · Tires, Wheels · WI

While driving on the freeway at about 75 mph, the rear passenger tire exploded causing our driver to almost lose control of the vehicle before coming to a stop on the side of the road. No lamps or warnings were given. No inspections have been completed but I have retained the tire if needed.

Filed Aug 18, 2021 · Tires · 26,000 miles · AZ

The contact owns a 2018 Winnebago Paseo RV Carried by a 2017 Ford Transit. The contact stated that the RV was equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire line dynapro HT, Tire size 195-70R 16C, Dot number 77W7HUH. The contact stated that when driving at approximately 55mph a loud noise emitted from the driver’s side rear of the RV. The contact was able drive onto the road shoulder inspected the RV and found the rear driver’s side outside tire had tread separation and the steal belt had separated. The contact was able to drive the RV to the service dealer, the dealer found that the other tires were exhibiting tread and steal belt separation. The contact advised all tires are the same size, line, and same dot number. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was 26,800.

Filed Sep 4, 2020 · Tires · 400 miles · GA

Tl* the contact rented a 2020 ford transit cargo van equipped with continental tires, tire line: vancontact a/s n/a, tire size: 235/65/r16 n/a, dot number: 16y04dr83. The contact stated while driving approximately 70 MPH, a popping sound was heard before the van became unstable and began to shake and vibrate. After stopping to inspect the vehicle, it was discovered that the passenger's side rear tire had sustained severe side wall damage and tread separation. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. Enterprise truck rental located at 249 forest pkwy, forest park, ga 30297 was notified of the failures. The failure mileage was 400. The VIN was not available.