Table 1 shows four common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford E-450. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (eight problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire problems |
Tread separation, would Ave caused a serious accident if tire had been located on front wheel. Read details...
The 1997 tires with 18,000 miles on them have large cracks around the entire sidewall of all 6 tires (motorhome). Now afraid to drive because of all the firestone re-calls. Was wondering if these tires had a re-call (firestone steeltex radial r4s, lt225/75r16 m/s). Read details...
Had 2 blowouts. 1at 22000mi and 1 at 26000. Threw all the tread on the 1st one tire cool to touch and outside temp 58deg. Looks like tread had never been glued on to carcus. The 2nd tire blew at 55mph outside temp56deg. Looked as if part of the tread was glued. Read details...