Tire Tread/belt problems of the 1997 Ford E-250

Three problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1997 Ford E-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/30/2001

Tread separation on two front tires of my van. Van started to vibrate, and developed a shimmy from side to side. Van was taken to a local dealer where the problem was identified as tread separation. (dot number: 7bak pda tiresize: lt225/75r1).

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 08/02/2001

While consumer was driving tires did not feel right. He thought he had a punctured tire. But, instead there was tread separation. Consumer has since purchased five new tires. (firestone tires steeltex radial lt225/75r16- dotvdtl1xb426).

3 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 10/02/2000

One tire blewout and the tread separated on the other two tires (16 inch firestone tires). Nlm.


Other Tire related problems of the 1997 Ford E-250

Tire Tread/belt problems
3
Tire Blowout problems
2
Tire Sidewall problems
1


Safety Ratings of E-250 Cars
E-250 Service Bulletins
E-250 Safety Recalls
E-250 Defect Investigations