Four problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1997 Ford E-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tread separation, would Ave caused a serious accident if tire had been located on front wheel.
Tire failed while responding on an emergency ambulance call. Tread peeled off and broke the left front break line. Did body damage to the left front fender, door and running board. All firestone tires have been replaced on two ambulances since this accident. ( dot number: vdil tire size: 225/75r16 ).
Pe #00020; firestone, steeltex, p225/75r16. Right inside rear tire tread separated from tire. Vehicle is a ambulance and moving approximately 60 mph. Dot # begins with vd. Tires were the production tires of the vehicle with 27000 mileage. Vehicle is a Ford, e450, chassis. The ambulance corp. Requests reimbursment for 12 tires that were replaced for tread separation.
While traveling heard a loud noise. Pulled vehicle over and noticed tread separation. Lt225/75r16. Consumer has experienced blow out twice, also has experienced blow outs due to sidewall cracks.
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