Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Ford E-450

Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2001 Ford E-450. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (four problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford E-450

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
9
Tire Blowout problems
4
Tire Bulge problems
2

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Ford E-450

The Tire Tread/belt problem

I just had a tire blowout/tread separation on a 2001 Ford e450 RV. The vehicle has 28000 miles and the treads show little wear. The tires are firestone steeltex radial r4s ii lt225/75 r 16 load range e.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

I was driving down i94 in mpls, when the tire blew. I had 3 kids in the RV and a boat behind. Almost lost complete control of vehicle. Was able to steer RV to shoulder of road. The entire tire had been completed demolished. It looks like complete tread separation, similar to other firestone issues.   Read details...

The Tire Bulge problem

Multiple failures of nearly new nexen roadian lt tire used on two separate Ford E-450 limo/shuttle chassis. Four failures were experienced within a 6 month period, and included cord/tread/inner liner separation, bulging and related failures.   Read details...


Tire related problems in other Ford E-450 model year vehicles:



E-450 Service Bulletins
E-450 Safety Recalls
E-450 Defect Investigations