Tire Sidewall problems of the 2003 Ford F-150

Four problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 2003 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2003 F-150.

1 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 12/10/2018

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. Had this happened on the interstate the result would have been significant.

2 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2012

Tl- the contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150 equipped with bf goodrich long trail t/a. The contact stated that all four tires had severe cracks and had dry rotted in the tread and sidewalls. The store at which the tires were bought were contacted and stated that they nor the manufacturer were responsible for the failure and offered no assistance. The failure mileage on the tires was 38,000 and the vehicle failure mileage 150,000. Dt.

3 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/20/2008

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-150. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler tires, size p235/70r16. The contact stated that the sidewalls of all five (including spare) tires were defective. They looked as if someone had taken a knife and cut around the tires. He took the vehicle in for a tire rotation and oil change, which is when the defective tires were discovered. Initially, the manufacturer was going to replace the tires; however, the contact was not so certain at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were approximately 61,000.

4 Tire Sidewall problem

Failure Date: 06/07/2005

While driving the interstate at 65 mph rear passenger tire sidewall blew out. Had a big bubble and it blew out the side. The tire was so hot one couldn't touch it. Temperature outside was 92 degrees. Tire was just rotated at 32,800 miles at Ford. The actual mileage on tire was 33,210.


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