Table 1 shows one common tire related problems of the 2019 Ford F-250.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems |
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250 equipped with cooper tires, tire line: discoverer at3, tire size: 295/60/r20, dot number: (n/a). The contact stated that while driving 60 mph and hauling a trailer, the vehicle jolted into oncoming traffic and started wobbling. The contact regained control of the vehicle and eventually steered to the side of the road and parked the vehicle. The contact became aware of a flat spot on the tire, and the spare tire was placed on the driver’s side front. The contact continued driving, and the wobbling became controllable at speeds under 50 mph. The vehicle was taken to the residence, where the contact observed that the driver's side front tire had tire separation in the middle of the tire. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 37,000. The vehicle failure mileage was 52,000.
Tire size lt285/75 r18 component/system failure: the front suspension and steering damper malfunctioned, leading to the "death wobble. " this issue also caused excessive tire wear due to the violent vibrations and instability in the steering system. The components are available for inspection, and the worn tires and replaced parts can be provided if necessary. Safety risk: the excessive tire wear, combined with the loss of steering control due to the wobble, significantly increased the risk of a blowout or loss of traction. At highway speeds, this made it difficult to control the vehicle, posing a serious risk to myself and others on the road. Problem reproduced/confirmed: yes, the problem, including excessive tire wear and steering instability, was reproduced and confirmed by a Ford dealership service center during their inspection. Vehicle/component inspection: the vehicle was inspected by the Ford dealership, where they identified the steering and suspension issues that contributed to the wobble and tire wear. No other entities, such as insurance or police, have inspected the vehicle since no accidents occurred. Warning lamps/symptoms: there were no warning lamps or messages before the failure. However, prior to the issue, symptoms included rapid and uneven tire wear, increased steering vibrations, and vehicle instability, particularly after hitting bumps or potholes.
Lt 275/ 70 r 18. Pieces of the tread are peeling away in chunks. The outer edges of the tread pattern appear to have been cut into and have gaps where rubber is missing. The salesperson at the place of purchase assured me that this is caused by driving on rocks. My 83 yo father has never seen anything like this on any tires. My 50,000 mile tires are down to the wear marks with approximately 22,000 miles. L no longer feel safe in my normal travels with these seemingly defective tires that may fail at any time.
The contact owned a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving 5mph the vehicle exploded and the fire was noticed by the neighbor that there was fire coming out the front wheel wale and the engine. The contact stated no warning lights came on. The fire department extinguished the fire. The vehicle was not towed to dealer. The vehicle remained at the contacts home unrepaired. The manufacture was informed. The failure mileage was 13100.