Nine problems related to tire have been reported for the 1996 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Two out of four kumho tires have failed with a third one in advised poor condition. One tire separated in highway traffic at highway velocity. Extensive damage to vehicle, body and fuel system. Verbally and in writing I asked for an investigation into this matter with no action being taken. I have maintenance logs, receipts, pictures, estimates and all email correspondences for your review.
Ply separation. Tire store confirmed they were aware of other occurrences. There's no section to report type in form so I will here. Type apt. M&s lt235/85/r16. Other I. D. Info. 120/116q.
I have a Ford F-250 powerstroke year 1996. The tread on the tire separated, causing major damage to the truck. The tire was a trail cutter radial r/t. Lt 265/75/r16.
While towing RV on straight section of interstate right rear tire exploded. Force pushed up rht rear 1/4 panel, tail pipe, wheel housing, canopy. Vehicle did not hit any debris in road to cause tire failure. (dot number: vdor1wt tiresize: lt235/85r1).
These 4 tires failed. The center steel chords were showing on all 4 tires upon insptection. I immideatly removed and replaced all the tires. I have one tire left that was a spare serial number 20881urbd96426-4. These tires are the orginal tires bought on a 1996 Ford 250 new at counts Ford, sullivan, mo. I feel that you need to know the information on these tires being that you have had so much trouble with firestone tires. I replaced these tires out of my pocket myself and can be verifed of their condition by monroe city tire& battery, monroe city, mo 63456. Business hwy. 36. (tiresize: 2358516m8)( dot number: tire size: 2358516m8 ).
Tires are failing ,cracking and chunks falling off ,other people are haveing the same problems firestone does not want to help us . (tiresize: 235-85r-16)( dot number: tire size: 235-85r-16 ).
The original firestone lt 235/85r16 m & s at and firestone lt 235/85r16 r4s tires on the vehicle were defective, showed signed of cracking, separation and experienced blow out, the firestone dealer refused credit to consumer as they were original tires on the vehicle, consumer is requesting reimbursement for defective tires. Cj.
Firestone steeltex radial rfs p235 85 r16 tires experience constant vibration and tread wear.
On a camping trip I awoke on the morning of 9/30/00 to find the right front tire flat. I installed the spare and when I got home secured replacement goodyear tires and commenced to install them. Prior to demounting the right front I inflated it to determine where the air was escaping. It appeared to be escaping in an area between the tread pattern. When I demounted the tire I inspected the interior and could see no evidence of a penetration wound and could find no type of foreign object. In my two years working at a tire installation facility (sears) I never encountered a failure of this nature. Needless to say with the events of the past several months at firestone and my subsequent tire failure my confidence in the firestone tire company has been seriously eroded. Firestone is now recalling some sixteen inch tires but as yet have not included the 235/85 steeltex. I was curious to know if any failures of my size tire have been brought to your attention. Thank you for your time. Sincerely richard neitzel. ( dot number: vnor1ww365 tire size: 235/85r16 ).