Eight problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 1999 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Spare tire fell out from underneath the vehicle will driving.
I recently had a flat tire for the first time on my 1999 Ford f150. When I lowered the spare tire from its stowed position, there were eight badly worn spots on the sidewall of the tire. The wear was apparently came from the way the stowage position is designed. The degradation of the tire may make it unsafe to drive on the spare tires of f150's.
Spare tire fell off the truck due to failure of the stranded steel cable that secures the tire to the underside of the bed.
Spare tire was bruised while mounted under the tire assembly, underneath vehicle; dealer/manufacturer were notified. Consumer installed a used mud flap between truck frame and new tire under vehicle.
While traveling home from vacation on interstate hwy. Driving appx. 65 mph. For appx 4 hours left rear tire exploded, shredding all the way around the rim on the outer side. I went to purchase a new tire and was told that a recall was coming out on wilderness tires. I called my Ford dealer and was told no decision had been made as to the tire size,type vehicle and who will relace the tires. I sent firestone an e-mail message and recieved a general reply stating only 15 in. Tires were involved in the recall. I still hane not replaced the spare tire on this leased vehicle I'm sorry to say it sounds like I might have to shop at g. M. . . A gener. (dot number: w208 tiresize: p23570r16).
Spare tire which is placed in rear of truck and resting on frame very tightly caused 8 grooves on sidewall of tire which cut through. Consumer felt there should be something like a piece of wood or plastic placed in between tire and frame , and did not touch tire.
I purchased a 1999 f150 on 5/9/00. I recently bought new tires for my truck and found out that one of the wheels was bent on the inside. The bend in the wheel was bad enough that the wheel could not be balanced properly and would wobble. I then proceded to put on my spare tire and noticed that the spare tire was a different size than what was on the truck when I purchased it. The size on the truck is 255/ 70r 16. Manufacturer required size is 235/70r/16. I brought this problem to the selling dealer and set an appointment for them to take a look. I am asking for your help because I feel I have been taken advantage of and they will think I caused the problem. I did not cause this problem. This truck was sold to me in this condition. I just now found out I had this problem just because I wanted new tires before winter hits. Any information you can give me will be very helpful. Thank you very much.
Had a flat tire for the first time since we purchased vehicle. The spare has been in the carrier since the pick up was new, we bought from the original owner, we know them personally. The spare tire had 8 ribs cut into the tire from the carrier. The tire was in the correct position, with the correct air pressure, and tight in the carrier. The tire was worn badly enough that it is unsafe to use. There is no way to know that this has happened until you have a flat tire and have to use the spare. The tire will have to be replaced. We are going to contact Ford or a dealer and see what they will do to correct this problem. Dt.