Table 1 shows six common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford F-350. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems |
Firestone steeltex failure on a 1997 Ford f350. On June 20, 2005, the left front oem firestone steeltex tire failed at spped on I-95s between avberdeen and churchville maryland. Since the truck is driven very little, all tires have 40,000 miles on them and have substantial tread remaining. Read details...
We were travelling 65 mph on the 91 freeway toll road when my left rear tire tread completely separated from the casing causing my vehicle to swerve and jump and causing significant damage to my vehicle, including damaging the fuel fill line. Fortunately there was no fuel leakage. Read details...
I am very diligent about checking the air pressure in my tires. I do not drive over the speed limit, usually around 60 mph on interstates. Fortunately my truck is a dual wheel pickup and it was one of the duals that had the sidewall blowout. I was hauling a horse trailer at the time. Read details...