Three problems related to spare tire have been reported for the 2008 Ford F-250. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
We own a 2008 Ford F-250 super duty truck with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires. On or about 7/5/15, the passenger side rear tire developed tread failure as a portion of the tire tread began peeling off while travelling on I-75. A spare tire was put on and the tire was replaced and a warranty claim was submitted as it was still under tread warranty. On or about 8/21/15, the drivers side rear tire experienced complete tire failure while traveling on I-95, which caused nearly $3000. 00 in damage to the truck. There is currently a recall on the bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires but not for the 20 inch tires which are the ones described here. We feel that the 20 inch tires need to be investigated for possible recall as well. These tires only had 37,667 miles on them and were purchased new from Ford on 7/23/12. This tire failure nearly caused a serious accident which could of lead to death or serious injury. I have documentation showing the tires have been regularly maintained/inflated and rotated.
We own a 2008 Ford F-250 super duty truck with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires. On or about 7/5/15, the passenger side rear tire developed tread failure as a portion of the tire tread began peeling off while traveling on I-75. A spare tire was put on and the tire was replaced and a warranty claim was submitted as it was still under the tread warranty. On or about 8/21/15, the drivers side rear tire experienced complete tire failure while traveling on I-95, which caused nearly $3000. 00 in damages to the truck. There is currently a recall on the bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires but not for the 20 inch tires which are the ones described here. We feel that the 20 inch tires need to be investigated for possible recall as well. These tires only had 37,667 miles on them and were purchased new from Ford on 7/23/12. This tire failure nearly caused a serious accident, which could of led to death or serious injury. I have documentation showing the tires have been regularly maintained/inflated and rotated.
Purchased new 2008 F-250 on 3/21/09. Upon detailed insp of vehicle's undecarriage, I noticed the spare tire was 2" smaller than the road tires. 18" vice 20". I was told by the dealer that this is standard practice. This truck was purchased with the intent of towing a fifth wheel camper. If I am 30-100 miles from civilization and have a flat, the tire size difference with the load on the truck can't be that safe. Is this a legal practice?.