Tire Sidewall Problems of Ford F-150 - part 2

: the contact stated while driving 55 mph on the highway, the left front driver side tire sidewall separated without warning. There were no obvious road hazards present. The contact replaced the tire with a spare. The dealer and manufacturer were not alerted. The tire was a hankook, size dynapro as p235/70r17, and dot number of t79cp.

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The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-150. The contact's vehicle has general ameritrac tr tires, size 8t25570r17. The tires blew out twice while driving at 60 mph. The sidewall of the passenger side tire blew out one year after the vehicle was purchased. The second blowout was on the passenger side rear tire and occurred the same way as before. The first blowout was repaired. The current mileage is 30,000 and failure mileage was 20,000.

Tonight driving down two lane highway at approximately 50 to 55 mph and for no apparent reason drivers rear tire failed. The sidewall of tire blew out. Luckily it was on the rear tire. This Ford f150 had only 3300 miles, I expect to get my tire replaced!!! I really expect to have all 5 tire replaced with another brand.

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: the contact stated after parking the vehicle, flaking of the tire's sidewalls were noticed. The vehicle was driven to the dealer who determined the tire pressure was too low and the tires needed to be replaced. Tire manufacturer: general tire & rubber CO. Brand & tire line: ameri-tech. Size:p255/70r17. Updated 11/21/06.

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1) during normal dry weather driving conditions, right rear tire experienced a catastrophic failure. The entire tread belt separated from the sidewall. Speed was approximately 60 mph. 2) there were no personal injuries or property damages as a result. 3) contacted corporate offices of cooper tire. I was told the tire was damaged before it experienced the failure. I have had the tires for approximately three years and while there was a minimum of tread life remaining, there was tread life remaining (approximately 6 mon. ). When I took the tire to the cooper tire dealer, I was told the failure was not normal. I have pictures of the failed tire. I had to pay for the replacement tire. The cooper tire corporate representative presented herself and her company as not at fault in this case. I am not concerned about having to pay for the replacement tire, I simply wanted this on record in case others experience similar incidents.

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: the contact stated while parking the vehicle at 5 mph, the front driver side tire rubbed against the curb. When the contact returned to the vehicle, the tire had blown out. The vehicle was taken to the dealership, but no repairs were made. The tire was a hankook dynapro bsw a-s.

I had left my car for about five minutes. When I returned the tire was flat, and I noticed a slit in the sidewall. Later I filled the tire with air. The visible slit did not leak air, but another smaller crack did. There was no other damage to the tire.

I have a 01' svt lightning. I along with probably hundreds others on nloc. Net all report problems with the stock goodyear f1's @ correct tire pressure. They all split the sidewall. I've had about 7 f1's split on my truck in with in the past year I've owned it. All of my splits were on the front. I can't speak for all the rest of the lightning owners on their tire locations. I also had a problem with those tires pulling my truck from side to side in the ruts in the road. I thought maybe it was normal for such wide tires. I run nitto tires on it now with no issues (splitting or pulling) what so ever. I no longer use any type of goodyear tires on any of my cars and truck. Kramer goodyear told me the last time that goodyear is aware of the problem and they'll prorate me a price on a new f150. After the 7th time I asked why would I want to keep buying another overpriced f150 over and over again that I know will split sooner or later and I'd be right back in here getting a prorated tire again? the 295/45/18 goodyear f1 is a defective tire and someone if they haven't already are going to be killed running these tires. Lightning are high performance trucks and most people that own them, race them. Ford should really cancel their relationship with goodyear(nascar should too). Goodyear is all about the name and their products are junk. It's amazing firestone gets in trouble but not goodyear.

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The contact owns a 1998 Ford F-150. The vehicle has general grabber aw tires, size p275/60/r17 (na). The contact noticed that within the last three years, all three tires (excluding the driver side rear tire) have spontaneously blown out. The failures have occurred while driving 60 mph. After inspecting the tires, he noticed that the tread was separating from the tires and the wires were sticking out. He inspected the rear driver's side tire and noticed a large bubble forming on the interior of the sidewall. The contact has pictures of the failed component, and still has possession of the defective tires. The tire failure mileage was 10,000. The current and failure mileages were 40,000.

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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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The consumer experienced a tire blowout within the sidewall of the tire on his 2001 Ford f150. The consumer stated the second tire developed a slow leak and the third tire developed a crack on the sidewall.

The tires are wearing uneven on the front treads. Consumer stated that he checked the weight of the truck for the weight required for tires and they did not match. Manufacturer stated they were aware of the problem, however, no response from the manufacturer on the tire replacement.

Goodyear, wrangler rts, p255/70r16, dot#4bcuc6wr1200. These tires were on the vehicle when purchased from the dealer brand new. Currently, the same tires developed slits on the inner sidewalls. This defect was discovered when the tires were being rotated. Consumer later contacted the manufacturer, who referred the consumer to another tire distributor, who was of no assistance.

I have a 2000 f150 Ford p/u with good year wrangler rt/s tires. The sidewalls have 2-3 slits/cracks on each tire. These slits are about 3/4-1 inch long. These tires came stocked on the truck. They were made the 12th month of 2000. I say they are defective and a hugh safty problem. Tire tread is about only half worn.

Driving on the freeway (approx. 65 - 70 mph) and the right passenger tire blew out on the sidewall. My 2004 F-150 only has 9700 miles on it to date. Unfortunately, there were no corrective actions taken to correct the failure. The dealership as well as other tire stores, did not carry this particular tire (255x65xr17). Ford leaves you with no other alternative except to purchase all new wheels and tires.

On 05-31-04, I was driving my 2001 Ford f150 4wd pickup on a trip to south florida. On the way I stopped to check my oil/gas and tires and observed 4 cracks on my front right tire. The cracks were approximatelly 1 inch from the rim and appeared approximatelly 1/8 deep. Upon further inspection I observed the drivers side tire was also deveolping addtional leeks. The tires are 2001 goodyear wrangler rts 255 70 16. According to research this is a common problem wondering about a recall.

Tire failure due to impact while driving on dirt road. Tire sidewall shredded, but truck was stopped safely. This is my second tire failure in 6 weeks, and replacements in this tire size are not readily available. I've been w/out a spare for about 10 days now.

The following letter was sent to Ford motor company: may 1, 2004 Ford motor company customer relations center p. O. Box 6248 dearborn, mi 48126 good afternoon. The purpose of this letter is to alert you of a possible problem with hankook tires. I purchased and took delivery of a 2004 F-150 VIN#1ftrx14w64nb30350 on February 20, 2004. This vehicle came equipped with hankook tires. Yesterday, April, 31st 2004 while driving the right rear tire split from the rim to the tread after 5,000 miles of highway driving. I am not an expert but I see no sidewall damage that could have caused this failure. I suspect this is simply a badly defective tire. I have started the process of getting a new tire under the limited warranty offered by hankook. I have contacted hankooks corporate headquarters in rancho cucamonga, California. I have alerted my local Ford dealer, heritage Ford in loveland, colorado but hanook has given me a Ford hotline number which I was advised to pass on to the dealer as a first step. I will do that first thing on Monday may3rd. If Ford would like to inspect the tire please let me know promptly. I suspect I will be sent to a local hankook tire dealer for adjustment and they most likely will keep the damaged tire. Regards, no injury or vehicle damage occured. The manufacturer has refused to replace the tire saying that failure involved a road hazard. I don't believe that to be the case. I have the tire and would be happy to turn it over to you for examination. Roger hughes.

The tire p25570s16 gn grabawo by general. Side wall bubbles and blows out if its on the rear of a pick up okay on front of truck, but many people I work with in the business have had the same problem with this tire. Please investigate. Thanks.

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Driving 65mph on interstate 45 in houston when truck began to shake violently and a loud tumbling noise started to emit from tires. I pulled over immediately and found the rear passenger tire tread had split apart from the sidewall. General grabber aw p255/70r16, 19k miles. Reported to continental tires; they denied the $800 dollars of damage to my rear wheel well claiming the tire was "run flat. " before shipping the tire to continental, it was inspected and found defective by my local Ford dealer and three other authorized general tire retailers. Tires were rotated every 5k miles and otherwise meticulously maintained.

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Consumer took vehicle for brake regular maintenance. Technician indicated that the front and rear tire sidewall separated. Dealer notified.

All four tires developed a crack on the sidewall that ranged from 11/2 to 6 inches long. All the tires were replaced with a different model tires.

I have had three kelly safari tires,235-70-16,split in the sidewall,these three tires have split in the last 9 months.

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One tire became flat while awaiting for two other tires to be replaced and aligned. Mr while driving 70 mph the tread on the passenger side tire separated from the outside edge of the tire and caused it to blowout. Another tire on the front experienced a blowout on at the sidewall and one went flat while waiting for replacements which were on backorder. (michelin cross terrain).

The tread completely seperated from the sidewall on both sides of the tire at high speed. John pierce the Ford dealer service manager agreed that it had to be a faulty tire. The dealer will only replace the tire but will not fix the 750 dollars worth of damage caused by the blowout. My main concern though is the other tires. I was driving this time but most of the time my wife and children are in the truck alone. How safe is that. The service manager also said the tire manufacturer would only honor the prorated warranty and nothing else. Dt.

Firestone, wilderness ht, p235/70r16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 1998, Ford, f150 with 54000 miles. Passenger front tire is separating where tread meets sidewall. Passenger rear tire is cracking on sidewall. *akall four tires have been replaced due to cracking and for fear that they may also separate causing an accident.

Outside sidewall completely separated from tread cap just above white letters around entire tire. Looks like the rim and sidewall completely detached . (dot number: ap08l95114 tiresize: p23570r16).

Truck was giving a bumpy ride at various speeds. Went to my mechanic who examined the tires upon my complaint. He pointed out on both front tires where the tread was starting to separate from the sidewall. Told me not to drive the vehicle on the highway at all due to impending danger. Took vehicle to Ford, they told me they could not replace the tires. Called firestone, they would replace with the same tires that I was having trouble with. Called Ford CO. In detroit, customer service told me that nothing could be done, firestone problem. I got the run around. Replaced tires on my own and have saved the firestone tires should they be recalled for tread separation. (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16).

All 4 tires on vehicle replaced with general ameri 550 as p235 70r16 tires on 8/6/99 at odometer 44,763 miles as part of normal service. Left front tire on 7/20/01 at odometer approx. 68,400 miles began to deteriorate as indicated by vehicle vibration at 50 mph speed. Over next 3-4 days, vehicle shaking got worse. Inspected tires and found front left had separation of tread at spot between sidewall and flat surface approx. 15 in. Long. Other 3 tires were ok based upon amateur visual inspection. Vehicle is used exclusively on highway and city driving (no off-road or contruction sites) by wife and three children at normal rates of speed. Have replaced all 4 tires with michelin tires after reading USA today article on 7/25/01. (tiresize: p235 70r16).

Vehicle was parked, consumer then noticed that both front tire tread separated dealership was aware of tires, tires were replaced. General, p23585r16. Consumer stated the sidewalls were cracked.

Deep cracks on sidewall of 2 tires some go all the way up into the tread. (dot number: w208irc tiresize: p23570r16).

3 cracks in side wall. 1 inch from rim, in the same plain of rotation. Evadence of other cracks starting. (tiresize: p255/70r16).

Sidewall seperating from tread. Could see steel cords on both front tires. Dt.

Driving down the road at highway speeds on two separate occasions tires went down and the sidewalls seem to be coming apart. One tire was turned in to firestone for an adjustment and the other is at bob sight Ford as the report stated. I have left that tire at that dealership for future inspection. Please contact me with any questions. (dot number: w2081rc169 tiresize: p235 70 16).

Vehicle passed state inspection 04/27/01. On 05/20/01 while driving on 2 lane hwy at 50mph the left front tire separated at the outer sidewall causing a "blow out" 1/3 of tread became dislodged forcing us to pull to side of road with probable damage to the wheel. Fortunately, no-one in the vehicle or surrounding vehicles were injured. Of note we had our two children ages 2&3 in the vehicle with us. We have contacted both Ford motor CO. And firestone and have been treated rather rudely and informed that these tires are not under recallat this time. I came across an article from August 2000 that stated that the NHTSA considered any wilderness at/ht with dot #'s ofvd,hy,w2 were considered unsafe. Have there been any other reported problems with these tires and is there any recourse we should take? (dot number: w208 tiresize: p235/70r16).