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).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
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...
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...
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...