Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2000 Ford F-250 - part 1

Left front tire blew without warning, lost control of truck and trailer and crossed the median into oncoming interstate traffic. Stearing link on truck broke, not sure when. Truck and trailer were totaled. Left rear tire blew while parked a couple of months later. No visible defects. I have attached two pictures of the left front tire taken at the scene of the accident and three pictures of the left rear tire taken as it failed in two stages, first a bulge in the tread, followed a few weeks later by a zipper-like sidewall separation. Tires were less than 10 years old when they failed. I still have the tires as well as the other two matching tires from the set. The accident occurred in bath NY. Michelin lt235/85r16.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250 equipped with continental general (na) tires, size: 265/75/r16 (na). While driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the rear tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the tread separated from the passenger side front and rear tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage, tire failure mileage, and VIN were unavailable.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford f250. The contact owns a tire business and has had ten nankang mudstar radial tires, size 305/70r16 (na) returned by customers. The tires are coming apart with very low mileages. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would assist. As of April 18, 2008, the manufacturer has not assisted. The contact has all the records for each tire that was replaced. No other vehicle or dealer information was available.

Tire began to bounce at 40 mph. Return to retailer and found that tire was separating. Replace 2 tires under warranty,later 1 more tire did same . Realtor was ask if this was problem. Not a problem, installer stated they had seem many.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford f250 pickup. While driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. A second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. She pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. The current and failure mileages were 54,098. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08.

Whiledriving home from vacation on I 65 south of montgomery alabama a firestone steeltex r4s tire, ll 265 /75 r 16 on the right rear had the tread separate, and did damage to the tow vehicle and the trailer. The spare tire was installed, and I still was working on restitution for the damage.

: the contact stated while driving 65 mph, the tread on the left rear tire separated. Aaa changed the tire on the side of the road. As a result, the fender was bent, a mud flap was torn off, and the left running board was torn loose. The vehicle was not inspected by a mechanic after the incident.

: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning, resulting in damage to the fender. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. Both the tire and vehicle dealer were alerted.

Three of four cooper tires suffered tread separations within a month. Two completely separated on the highway nearly causing loss of control and causing extensive vehicle damage from the tread impacting the vehicle. Tires were replaced with another brand. Cooper tire was notified. So far they claim no responsibility for damage to the vehicle. They have the first tire and I have the second and third as well as the separated tread. While cooper tire CO. Was evaluating our claim for the vehicle damage another cooper tire separated causing additional vehicle damage. This time I was driving, and can tell you there was no warning before the tread peeled off and smashed the rear taillight, dented the rear of the vehicle and bent the rear bumper!.

I was traveling on interstate 80 in the fairfield, California area. My speed was approximately 65 mph. The left rear tire suffered a major tread separation which was very violent. I was able to keep the vehicle under control I believe due to my 24 years of police driving experience. My vehicle is a 2000 Ford f250 superduty pick up truck. I have firestone steeltex a/t tires on the vehicle. I am the original owner and the vehicle has approximately 47,000 miles. I did not receive any safety or recall information in regard to the tires from Ford or firestone. Due to the seriousness of the event I feel very lucky not to have been involved in a major crash.

While pulling my fifth wheel trailer, at 5:30 a. M. , 68 degree temperature, traveling at 55 to 60 miles per hour, the right front tire tread separated from tire and bent the right front fender, broke the right running board, and damaged the bumper. The tire remained inflated. I sent the defective tire to firestone/bridgestone and they said the steeltex r4s, lt 265-75r16, had been under-inflated, causing overheating and the subsequent separation. They would not replace or repair anything in this situation. I do not agree with them in regard to the inflation pressure that they say caused the separation. I am very conscientious about maintaining tire pressure due to towing a 10,000 pound trailer. The pressures maintained were 55 psi(no trailer weight) and 75 psi(with trailer weight). This is very important and I am offended that they would claim otherwise. I replaced the defective tire and have it and the other three tires available for testing.

Tire tread seperation.

While traveling my left front firestone steeltex r4s ii lt265/75/r16 separated from the tire and then blew out, causing me to swerve left of center, luckily there was no other traffic coming. When I sent my tire to firestone they had said that it looked like separation. Firestone/bridgestone stated in a letter that the tire was over loaded. The tire is oem for my 2000 Ford F-250. The tires on front we replaced full cost to me with transforce.

Rear tire experienced a tread separation while driving 35 mph with only the driver. The tire remained inflated while driving home in this condition. The tire was mounted on a 2000 Ford f250- super duty truck. After market equipments made by general, model name apache, installed at 46,000 miles, tire size lt265/75r16, dot# adw81ee1202. Tire dealer was contacted.

The left rear tire experienced a tread separation while driving 35 mph, the tire was still inflated. With only the driver. The tire was on a 2000, Ford, f250-super duty truck. After market equipment installed at 46,000 miles, tire size lt 265/75r16, and dot # adw81ee1202.

While traveling down the highway at an estimated 70mph tops. The tire tread seperated from the steel belt of my firestone steeltex at lt265/75r16 load range e tires, on my 2000 Ford F-250 pickup. This seperation caused me to temporarily lose control and endangered my pregnant wife and other 2 children in the car at the time. The tires were not under inflated because I had checked them not a week before and all other tires are currently still inflated to correct specs. The tread was not overly worn the tires still had quite alot of milage left on them. And whatever else firestone might claim was wrong, does not mean that the tread should fly off theyre tires. Quality tires should be able to still hold together reguardless of any small lack of attention on the drivers part. On a second note this isnt the first time firestones have failed me in an identical way. The same thing happend to the firestone tires twice on my Jeep grand cheerokee. And everyone keep in mind this tire I have listed above is the one being used to replace the recently recalled identical model but load range d tire from firestone.

Firestone tire, steeltex a/t, 265/75r16 123 1200, dot# vnw8lxl2301. While traveling on the highway at 70 mph tread separated from the van, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The tire was still in tact, but the tread was gone.

While driving 55 mph the tread of the consumer's 2000 Ford f250 separated from the driver's side rear tire causing damage to the fender.

Steel belt & tread came off of tire doing about $200 damage to left rear fender.

While driving 55 mph the driver's side rear tire tread on the consumer's 2000 Ford f250 sd separated causing damage to the rear fender.

Tread separation on interstate 80 while traveling at 60 mph causing tire blowout. I am original owner of vehicle.

While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. The vehicle started shaking violently. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. The driver called roadside assistance to change tire. Firestone, steeltex radial ltd. (right rear tire lost its tread/belt).

While driving 70 mph t driver side rear tires tread separated. As a result, driver lost control, but immediately regained control.

Bridgestone duellar at lt285/75r16 s/n# k9801d693az. Driving e/b 210 frwy between san dimas and fontana, noticed a very unusual vibration on the left side of the truck. The left mirror was also vibrating. Came to the end of the freeway in rialto, as I slowed down to a stopp light the whole truck was squirming from side to side. I found that the tread had bubbled up for approx. A quarter of the tire, I put my spare on and examined the tire. There is steel popping out of the inside part of the tread, it's obvious the tread is seperating and coming apart. What is bridgestone going to do about these tires? I have two friends with the same tires that had the same thing happen to them, both unfortunately suffered blowouts and major body damage.

While driving at 65 mph the drivers side rear tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road. The driver changed the tire. Firestone steeltex a/t, size 265/75/r16. The consumer purchased four new tires.

While driving at 60 mph and pulling a trailer consumer felt a tremble. Then, heard a loud explosion. After stopping the vehicle consumer found that tread separated from the right rear tire. The separated tread damaged the muffler and the rear fender.

Tire failure/blow-out. Bridgestone has issued a saftey compaign notice on August 26, 2004. This information substantiates my original faulty tire claim back in February. I am seeking reimbursement for the tire(s) and vehicle damamge. Please advise as to how I should proceed. Thank you.

I was on the interstate with cruise control set at 70mph when tread seperated from tire. The vehicle was sent across three lanes of traffice into the median and almost into oncoming traffic. It took all my strength to keep the vehicle from ending up in the oncoming traffic. It took out the all dashboard controls and did extensive damage to the front drivers side quarter panel and bumper. Luckily, no one was injured but it could have ended up a lot worse.

While driving at 75 mph the consumer felt the steering wheel vibrating. The vehicle slowed down and the consumer continued with the trip. Consumer stopped at a firestone dealership to find that two of the tires, front driver side and rear passenger's side were about to separate. 2 tires were replaced free of charge and the spare tire was put on the vehicle. One tire was bought to replace to have all four tires the same size on the ground. The manufacturer was notified and the consumer was told that those tires were not on recall. The spare was from the original set and should have been replaced. (rear passenger side).

Vehicle suffered two tire failures. . The tire tread seperated.

Failure of firestone steeltex 16" tire. Tread separation at high speed.

45000 mi. On a set of firestone steeltex radial tires, 265/75r16lt. Inflation was checked regularly, tires balanced and rotated at regular intervals. Experienced uneven tread wear and a 8" x 2" tread separation on outside tread shoulder.

While driving 60 mph the left rear tread separated from the tire.

Two tire failures on firestone steeltex tires. The a/t lt 265/75r16 e stock tire on my Ford f250 super duty pickup. And a steeltex r4s lt 225 75 r on my 32' 5th wheel travel trailer. Truck is a 2000, trailer a 2001 carriage cameo. Both tires properly inflated, not over loaded.

Vehicle suffered tire tread separation. While driving the tread separated from the tire. The consumer sent the tire to the manufacturer.