Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2002 Ford F-250

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-250 sd equipped with goodrich long trail t/a tires, size: p265/75/r15 (na). While towing another vehicle, there was an abnormal vibration popping noise from the rear passenger side tire. The contact observed that the rear tire popped and noticed tread separation on the tire. The tire was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage was 134,900 and the tire failure mileage was approximately 5,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford f250. The vehicle has cooper discoverer atr tires, size 265/75/r16. The contact stated that the two front tires were experiencing heavy tread separation. The two rear tires were beginning to crack as well. He believes that the amount of weight that is placed on the front tires has caused them to separate. He took the tires back to the dealer from where they were purchased, but they were not willing to replace the tires. The contact still has possession of all four tires and believes a recall should be issued. The current and failure mileages were 21000. Updated 05/11/09. Updated 05/11/09.

At about 80miles into a 1,000 mile trip after a slight vibration the left rear tire (firestone steele tex a/t 265 75 r 16 lr-e tire violently lost its tread causing fender and light damage to vehicle and wrapping the loose tread around vehicle rear axle housing. Note tire still remained inflated.

While traveling down the interstate highway at 71 mph my right rear b. F. Goodrich all-terrain t/a ko lt 285/75r16 122/199q load range d tire tread separated.

: the contact stated while traveling 60 mph on a downhill curve, the driver side front tire blew out and the vehicle hit a guard rail on the driver side. Then, while trying to get the vehicle off of the road, the tread separated and the tread hit the side mirror and fender. A spare tire was put on. Then, 175 miles later there was a noise, the vehicle was running rough and was pulled over. The passenger side front tire had separated and the vehicle was towed to the residence. The tires were taken to the dealership. No injuries were sustained.

The right front tire tread of the firestone steeltex a/t tire separated. The consumer's 2002 Ford F-250 only had 45800 miles on it. Consumer sent a letter to the rubber manufacturer's association on June 10, 2005, explaining to them the situation with the tires and how it damaged the vehicle when the incident happened.

The right rear passenger tire blew out while the vehicle was being driven. Right front passenger tire had a slow leak.

I-5 California 100 temp. 2002 Ford super duty truck, camper, trailer 60-65 mph rear left tire tread came away from tire core no air loss. No accident firestone steeltex a/t 265/75r/16 change on side of road. Tire mileage 37,000. Body damage to rear of truck at fender well. I am now talking (filing claim) with firestone on covering truck damage and replacement of tire. Will keep tire until all is resolved.

While driving down highway the left rear goodyear wrangler at/s lt315/70r16 tread separated from the tire launching my 2002 Ford f250 superduty truck across two lanes of traffic and causing considerable damage to my truck. The left side of the bed was totally destoyed and the left rear door was damaged along with the tailgate and fender. The tires were rotated and balanced not five weeks prior to incident.

Firestone tire failure, tire flew apart like a recap, and separated from the steel belt causeng twenty eight hundred dollars in damage to my 2002 Ford f250 crew cab lariet. The tire had lots of tread left on it, it was about half worn? the tire did not go flat, but the tread seperated and slaped around as I was trying to come to a stop and damage in driver side fender/hood/and runing board. I feel these tire are very dangerous and I am removing them from my truck, two of the back tires on my truck are new and I do not feel safe with them so I will be taking them off.

Ford F-250 pickup equipped with fireston steeltex radial lt265/75r16 lr e tires, towing 30ft travel trailer at 60mph, heard loud noise and thumping sound from right rear passenger side. While decreasing speed to pull over, the driver's side rear tire also failed causing total loss of control resulting in both trailer and truck spinning 180 degrees on freeway which caused the trailer to overturn, both coming to rest in the dirt highway median. Note: tires/vehicle were inspected by the dealership 3 weeks prior to the accident and tire pressure was checked the morning of the accident.

While driving 65 mph the front/rear driver side tread separated. The consumer pulled over and replaced it with a spare tire. General tires, size lt235/85r16, dot 8dor1p6.

While driving at 70 mph vehicle trembled violently. Consumer parked and checked the vehicle, there was no noticeable problems. Consumer drove at highway speeds, and the trembling started again. Several seconds there was a loud explosion. Consumer examined the left rear tire and determined that tread had separated and wrapped around the axle.

I have a 2002 Ford f250 crew cab pickup with firestone steeltex 265/75/r16 tires. The tread is separating from all four tires. One tire is close to failure and will have to be replaced ASAP. The truck only has 22,000 miles on it.

While driving north on I-270 in maryland, my rear passenger tire blew out. The tread had separated from the tire wall. Other three tires are showing cracking on the walls.

While driving southbound on I-25 in ft. Collins, my left front tire blew out, at freeway speeds, for no reason. I did not hit anything or go off-roading at all. I own a 2002 Ford f250 powerstroke, short bed crew cab 4x4. The tire was a firestone steeltex. The tire was blown into three pieces: left, right and a complete circular section od tread. My brakes were torn apart, as well as my surrounding plastic trim pieces. My daughter and myself were very scared, but happy that nothing worse happened. Firestone tires were responsible for the mishap. They need to be re-called and their tire manufacturing facilities need to be investigated. Thank you.

Pe00-040/tire tread separation/tire failure: right rear tire had a blowout while driivng 60 mph in a 2002, Ford f250, original equipment, tire size 265/75r16, and dot#8xw81xm2202. Dealer notified.

Pe00-040/tire tread separation/tire failure: while driving 60 mph in a 2002,Ford, f250 s/d, original equipment, tire size 265/75r16, dot vnw81xm1002, left front tire was noticed with a blister on sidewall. Dealer was contacted. Consumer replaced all tires at own expense.