Tire Related Problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2003 Ford F-150. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (four problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford F-150


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

The Tire problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150 equipped with firestone tires, tire line: firestone, tire size: 265/70/r17, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked and occupied, there was a burning rubber odor coming from the outside of the vehicle.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150 equipped with capitol precision trac ii tires, size: 255/70r16. While the vehicle was in park, the tread from both front tires separated. The vehicle was taken to a dealer.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

I had a catostrophic sidewall failure of a goodyear wrangler duratrac tire (mdw8 b11v 4110) that had only 2140 miles on it. The tire failed at 35 mph but had to be driven about 100 feet to remove it safely from the roadway. I have a picture of the result if needed.   Read details...


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