Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows seven common tire related problems of the 2002 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the spare tire (six problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (six problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford F-150


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Ford F-150

The Spare Tire problem

The rear portion of the frame is rotten to the point that the let springs hangers are ready to break off the frame and the spare tire holder is also ready to fall off. I just replaced the rear spring shackles due to the were also rotten and broke.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

Tl the contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150 equipped with four toyo nitto terra grapper tires, size: 285/55/20 (na). While driving 60-65 mph, the vehicle shook violently. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed bubbles in the tread on both front tires. The local dealer was not contacted.   Read details...

The Tire problem

Tread separation on left rear tire on interstate 10 east near jacksonville, FL causing truck to slide into other lane and damaging fender well and rear fender. Tire was purchased in 2008 and had safe level of tread remaining.   Read details...


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