Tire Sidewall problems of the 1997 Ford E-350

Three problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1997 Ford E-350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/09/2002

Michelin, ltxa/s, p22575/r16 after market 3000, ambulance, right front interior sidewall blewout while driving, causing damage to rim. Manufacturer has been notified, three people were injured.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/30/2000

This is the third set of firestone tires I've had, all on new vehicles, and the third failure of this type (tread separation). I replaced the previous sets at my own expense. I replaced all four rear tires after this recent failure. Upon inspection, a second tire was found to have two bulges in the sidewall. I contacted a local servicing shop who said I could only get an adjustment against another firestone tire. Unacceptable. ( dot number: unk tire size: 22570r16 ).

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 09/15/1998

2 tires blew out with very little tred wear on them. Both times the sidewalls ripped away at sidewall. (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 ).


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