Wheel Rim problems of the 1999 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 1999 Ford f350 super duty. While driving 44 mph, the contact felt the air pressure being released from his tires. He pulled over and noticed a crack that was approximately twelve to thirteen inches on one of his cast aluminum rims. The rim was placed on a sixteen inch tire. The vehicle came equipped with the rim and its specific name was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 196,800. Updated 10/03/07.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford f350 super duty. While driving 65 mph, the vehicle pulled to the right. The contact inspected the vehicle and noticed that the front passenger side tire was flat and the rim was cracked. He felt that the cracked rim caused the failure. The dealer did not inspect the vehicle. Approximately one year later, the vehicle pulled to the left while driving 65 mph. He inspected the vehicle and noticed the same failures, but on the driver side tire and rim. He believed once more that the cracked rim caused the failure. As of September 19, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle. The failure mileage was 180,000 and current mileage was 285,500. The dealer information is unavailable.

: the contact stated while the vehicle was parked, the front left tire was observed to be flat. The vehicle was taken to the tire dealer who determined there was a leak in the welding in the middle of the rim. The dealer expressed the warranty was for three years and offered to cover the welding line with silicone. The repair stopped the leak for a few days however the leak reoccurred creating a serious safety risk.

The contact stated both front rims cracked. The first rim cracked about six months ago and was replaced. The second rim has not been replaced. This started with a hairline crack on the spoke, then after driving the crack went all the way through.

The front rims had cracks on them. This caused the front tires to lose air prematurely. Dealership replaced the rims/tires.

Consumer stated that the wheel rims cracked, and lost tire pressure rapidly. Front driver's side rim was cracked. Consumer called rim manufacturer, and was told that this particular type of rim, manufactured from 06/1996-06/1999, was being recalled. Consumer then called Ford, and was told that these rims were made exclusively for Ford, and Ford would be responsible for any rim recalls.

While driving and without warning consumer tire was slowly deflating. Took vehicle to dealer, and mechanic stated there were pinholes on rim, causing tire to have a slow leak. Also, recommended that consumer purchase another rim.

Consumer noticed two of the tires had slow leaks. Vehicle was serviced, technician saw rim with cracks.

Consumer noticed passenger's right side frontal tire was losing pressure, tire would not stay inflated. Consumer contacted dealer. Dealer removed rim, and found a crack on inside of the rim about 4 inches long, causing tire to deflate. Please provide any further details.

The consumer received recall 03e028000 concerning the wheel rims. The consumer contacted the manufacturer, however the manufacturer refused to honor the recall because there was a Ford stamp on the rims. The consumer contacted Ford, who indicated to the consumer that the manufacturer of the wheels was responsible for this recall. The wheels were loosing air pressure and the consumer stated no one was willing to take responsibility.