Two problems related to tire have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2008 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2008 F-150.
I own a 2008 Ford F-150 lariat which is lightly used and never carries a load. The tires on my truck dry rotted by 5/19/11 and had to be replaced. Mileage was 18369, cost to me was $362. 00. Now the new tires have done the same thing. I do not haul cargo or drive at excessive speeds. My current mileage is 31944 which means this set lasted just over two years and 13575 miles. I am concerned about the issue of a blowout and losing control of the truck on the highway due to the rollovers with pickup trucks. I just watched an episode of motorweek that stressed the importance of keeping the steel belts out of the elements or they will fail badly and these tires are cracked in the tread where there is little to keep the steel covered. I don't know if there is a problem with this tire, but I'm not getting any service life out of a very expensive tire. It seems bf goodrich and Ford think this is my problem, goodrich blames ozone for the problem, nobody will take responsibility. I now own a truck that I cannot in good conscience ride my grandchildren in. Thank you michael ohanley.
Optional tires for Ford F-150s, lt275/65rx18, sold as an upgrade by dealers, are safety hazards in wet weather. Their holding ability is limited and in two wheel drive on rain slick street any power applied for climbing hills, coming out of turns, or entering fwys can result in rear end drift and skidding. Exceptional driver care must be exercised to avoid this happening. These tires should be sold as after market tires to address only specific requirements.