Tire Blowout problems of the 1996 Ford F-250

Six problems related to tire blowout have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 07/28/2002

While traveling 65 mph front left tire blewout but driver did not lose control, owner noticed that a 4'wide-6'edge chunk had peeled away. These were the original tires.

2 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 07/26/2002

The tire tread separated (felt vibration) I traveled apprx 200 yards and then the tire blewout, causing damage to the exhaust pipes /wheel well/ wheel liner/bed, and wheel well trim.

3 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 07/01/2002

While pulling his 5th wheel trailer, the tire blew out on the right rear tire of the tow vehicle. The blow out happened across the tread area.

4 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 09/08/2001

Firestone steel tex tires r4s lt235/85r16, dot vdortwc415; while traveling in a Ford, f250 vehicle at 60mph consumer heard a loud explosion. Pulled vehicle over and noticed tire had a blowout which caused damage to wheel well. Damage was done to the quarter panel and wheel well, the steel braid pulled tailpipe forward damaging the pipes and wheel housing, consumer was informed that these tires were not included in the recall.

5 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 11/30/1996

Tire cap came off and tire blew. (dot number: ? tiresize: lt23585r16).

6 Tire Blowout problem

Failure Date: 01/01/1901

While driving 60 mph with no load tire blewout.


Other Tire related problems of the 1996 Ford F-250



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