Tire Problems of Ford E-550

Ford E-550 owners have reported 8 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (3 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire sidewall (3 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford E-550

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire Tread/belt problems
3
Tire Sidewall problems
3
Tire problems
2

Recently reported Tire problems of Ford E-550

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tire tread failure.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

Firestone steeltex lt265/75/r16 r4s tires - sidewalls are separated at the raised letters. This issue was identicle on all 4 tires. Tires were original equipment on a Ford excursion - 2003 2wd diesel. Tires currently have 48000 miles with good tread remaining.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Driving east bound on I-30 1/2 mile west of exit 121, the tread came off of the driver side front.   Read details...




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