Wheel Rim problems of the 2000 Ford F-350

(aa tire shop info) tl the contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350 equipped with alcoa wheels, 16x6k front (na). The contact stated that the front passenger side wheel lost air due to a splitting wheel. The vehicle was taken to a local tire shop, but they were unable to repair the tire due to the rim failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact researched online and found that the alcoa company voluntarily recalled the wheels. The VIN and tire and vehicle failure mileage were unknown.

The contact owns a 2000 Ford f350. In the process of buying new tires, the tire manufacturer discovered a crack that spanned more than half of the front driver side rim. The dealer was notified. The current mileage was 143,528 and failure mileage was 130,000. Updated 03-05-08 there was a recall on the rims, but the manufacturer could not tell the consumers if his rims were recalled. The manufacturer told the consumer she should contact her local dealer. The recall was for aftermarket rims. Updated.

- the contact owns a 2000 Ford F-350, and stated that the two front rims cracked to the point that they won't hold any air. There weren't any dents, and he had not driven over a curb or hit any potholes that would have caused the rims to crack. The contact could provide pictures if needed. The failure mileage was 119000, and the current mileage was 122000 miles. Updated 03/30/07.

I have a 2000 Ford F-350 . I bought it used 6 months ago. I recently had the front right tire losing air. Upon inspection by my mechanic, it was determined that the alloy rim had a stress crack in it. Upon contacting Ford, they said there was no recalls and I would have to replace it at my expense. I have the old rim and digital pictures of it also. This wheel was not damaged in any way, and the crack seems to be from a defective design. The rim did not fail, but had I not noticed the low air pressure in the tire, it may have soon failed. Thank you in advance, robert powell.

Consumer stated front rims cracked. As a result, the tires were losing air. . . . Rims crashed at baseof spoke, resulting in loss of air. According to manufacturer these rims were rated at 2440 lbs each, 4880 lbs total cap on front. Truck rated at 5200 lbs fron guw-actual weight with one passenger is 4960 lbs, resulting in rims opeating in overloaded condition before any load at all is placed in or on truck. Dealer can't do anything.