Table 1 shows three common tire related problems of the 2004 Ford E-450. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (two problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (one problem).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems |
Bfg commercial t/a tire (215/85 r16) blew out and had total tread separation causing some vehicle damage. Tire was under 5 years old per dot date code, under 15k miles, had good tread, no indication of damage. No known impact with any road debris, blow out occurred while traveling under 55 mph. Read details...
The tire developed a "slow leak" at 16,500 miles since installation. The tire dealer removed the tire and found the tire to have a 2-3 inch slice in the outer skin of the sidewall which ran parallel to and closest to the rim (as opposed to the tread). Read details...
I was driving my RV down the freeway when the inside dual blew out on the passenger side of the vehicle. Before the tire blew out I noticed a vibration on the passenger side of the RV. A few moments later the tire blew out and the tread came off completely leaving only the side walls. Read details...