Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2008 Ford E-250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System problems |
The contact owns a 2008 Ford E-250 with hankook dynapro as tires, size lt245/75/r16, dot number: t7xd5jnh. The contact stated that when driving various speeds, there was a severe thump felt from the rear of the vehicle. After taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic, the contact was advised that the front driver side tire separated and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to certified dealer where the tire was replaced. The failure recurred within a few months. The tire was replaced a second time. Later, the contact experienced the same failure on the front passenger side tire. The manufacturer was contacted and they advised the contact that the failure could have been caused by a defect in the vehicle itself. The failure mileage was approximately 4,000. The tire failure mileage was approximately 3,500.
I purchased dorman replacement tpms sensors 974-050 from rockauto for my van. Installed less than 2 years and all are bad. Rockauto stated they were wholesale closeout on only offer a 30 day warranty. Contact dorman and they stated lifetime and that rockauto should not have sold out of date sensors and to contact rockauto. After several emails to rockauto they basically say sorry out of warranty. The date code on the sensors are 11326-385 they were built in 2011. They should have some kind of law for selling outdated safety equipment. I have my shipping packing list , one sensor that I never installed and 4 of the 5 boxes.