Spare Tire problems of the 2009 Ford F-250

Tl-the contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The vehicle was equipped with continental conti trac tires, tire size 275/70/18. The dot number was a31546u00909 the contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph up an incline, the steering wheel began to vibrate and shake violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the front driver's tire sidewall exhibited cracks and the inner wire belts were visible. The defective tire was replaced with a spare tire. The tire had not been replaced with a new one. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 7,548. Js.

The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250 superduty. While driving approximately 65 mph, the tire pressure light illuminated on the instrument panel. The contact pulled over and inspected the tires. The rear passenger side tire pressure, which was also the spare tire, was low. The contact added air but continued to notice the same problem. The contact read the owner's manual and it stated that the light would turn off when air was added. The contact stated that the light continued to illuminate. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealership where the contact was informed that there was no sensor in the spare tire and that it was causing the light to stay illuminated. The dealer advised him to purchase a sensor. The contact called the manufacturer who stated that they would contact the manufacturer and call him back. When he spoke with the manufacturer, the information by the dealer was verified. The vehicle had not been repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 6,500. The current mileage was approximately 6,600.