Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2001 Ford F-350

Driving west bound on I-40 in a 01 Ford f350 dually diesel pulling an enclosed car trailer w/55 chevy belaire. Front drivers side tire tread peeled off which caused us to go into median and the truck jackknifed against the car trailer and was titled off the ground about 3 feet. Truck was a total loss. Husband sustained back injury. Tire was a cooper discoverer s/t lt255/85r16.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f350 super duty. While driving 50 mph the contact felt vibration. The contact inspected the vehicle, but did not find anything. While proceeding to drive the vehicle the contact heard a loud noise and the vehicle became uncontrollable. The vehicle was pulled to the side of the road , where it was discovered that a rear passenger side tire tread separated on the firestone steeltex radial a/t tire. The tire has not been inspected. The current and failure mileage were 38,000.

Original equipment general tire on right front of 2001 Ford f350 had belt/ply separation when driving 65 mph on interstate 76. Approximately 10 inch flap tore fender inner-liner loose pulling it up on top of tire and damaging the fender. Front tires replaced with goodyear tires. Have old tires and pictures.

In regards wilderness a/t 265/75 16 rol tires I have experienced a tread separation on one of the tires on my 2001 Ford F-350 4x4 (55k miles). While traveling between my home and columbus, ohio on July 3, 2006, the tread on the left front tire of my truck separated from the casing. Fortunately, I had perceived a problem due to increased vibration and had lowered my speed and was traveling in the right hand lane. When the tire failed, I was able to pull safely off the highway with no damage to my truck or family. I am, however, quite concerned about the rest of the tires on my truck. Honestly, when the whole explorer mess was going on, I insisted that the issue was due to improperly maintained tires, and owner neglect. I looked at it as a litigious society looking for someone to blame and sue. Well, my thoughts have changed considerably. I am a car guy. I am diligent with the care of my vehicles, and their maintenance. I routinely check my tire pressures (my air compressor and digital pressure gauge are situated right next to my garage door so I don't even have to look for them). I have owned automobiles from most every manufacturer, including six Ford trucks several of those on firestone tires. I have never had a tire failure while out on the road, and the mode of failure of this tire is especially frightening. Like I said, the good news is that nothing more than the tire was damaged, the better news for firestone is that I have a tire that you can surely do a failure analysis on, because it still has air in it, and the tread is still partially attached. The bad news is that no one (Ford/firestone retailer) is interested in accepting responsibility. I can assure you, this is a tire issue. Please advise me on how to proceed, as I am certain that firestone/bridgestone is interested in making this right. I look forward to hearing from you.

Traveling on highway about 70 mph with my 2001 Ford f350 with passengers and no trailer. Suddenly lost control of truck. Regained control and pulled over. Discovered firestone steeltex r4s tread separated and wrapped around axle with tire still inflated.

2001 f350 left rear tire exploded while driving at 60 mph. The tread separated from the tire and wrapped around the hub causing it to lock up (kumho venture tire).

2001 Ford f350. Had tow blow outs with treads falling off pathfinder radial atr tires that were on vehicle when the consumer purchased it. Contacted the dealership, and they said they were not responsible for the tires. Had not contacted manufacturer yet. I have not had any accidents only property damage. When the tread separated from the tires it dented both ofrear fenders, busted tail lights, and put a hole in fuel tank. M manufacturer recommends 65 psi. Check tire pressure and rotated the tires. Vehicle has only 15000 miles onit, and I noticed . Vibration on one of the tires before the blow out occurred. The blow outs occurred on two separate occasions. Idid not notice any abnormal bulging in the tires.

2001 Ford f350. The consumer stated that three tires experienced belt separation. The third belt separation was on the passenger's front tire. The last belt separation occurred on September 13, 2005 while going a 70 mph. The two previous tire blowouts were not at highway speeds. The vehicle sustained scratches on the passenger's side running board and the front passenger's mud flap were ripped off. The consumer stated one of the other tires was on the rear of the vehicle. These problems all occurred within the last year. (12/07/05).

The tread separated from the right rear tire on my 2001 Ford 350 truck. As it left, it did considerable damage to the right side of the vehicle. I replaced the tire, sent the damaged one to firestone, who have denied responsibility, and are sending it back-(c. O. D. ) the tires were original, with plenty of legal tread left.

Pulling a fifth wheel trailer on I 75 about 50 miles north of tampa florida. 95 degrees and speed at 65 mph, I had a blowout. I was able to control my truck and get to the side of the interstate. About $5000 in damages was done to my truck. I filed a complaint with general tire and sent the old tire to them for inspection (only 32000 miles on tire lt235/85r16). They claim the tire was damaged before blowout and would not be responsible for damages. I contacted my insurance company (nationwide) they have several cases of blowouts of this same tire. I believe someone other than general tire should inspect these blown tires.

I noticed a pull to the left on my 2001 Ford f350 with firestone steeltex radial tires lt 265 75r 16 thinking it was air presure related the day before the incident I checked the presure in all tires and all had required presure, so I thought there may be an alignment issue. The next day the left front tire failed without notice while traveling 70mph down the turnpike causing signifiant dammage to my vehicle an almost a catastrophic crash. Upon installing the spare the pull to the left disappeared, thus no aligment issue the tire must have been on it's way to failure causing the pull to the left. The tread seaprated from the tire completly, but the tire sill held presure.

The contact owns a 2001 Ford f350. The vehicle has bridgestone/firestone steeltex radial a/t, size lt265/75r16 tires. While driving 55 mph, the vehicle began to vibrate. After inspection, he noticed that the driver side front tire was flat. The dealer replaced the tire, however, they did not state the cause of the failure. Approximately one year later, he noticed the driver side rear tire had a bubble on the tread. The dealer replaced the tire, but was unable to determine the cause of failure. Approximately five months later, the tread separated on the driver side rear tire. As of September 12, 2007, the dealer had not inspected the tire. The failure mileage was 85,252 and current mileage was 85,252. Updated 10/04/07.

Recall 03t002000 concerning firestone tire tread separation. While the company repair shop was inspecting the vehicle mechanic noticed a foot long crack almost in the middle of the tire. The crack indicated that the tread appeared to be separating from the tire. Ford, f350 super duty 2001. Firestone tire, original equipment, tire size lt265/75r16, dot # vnw81xl. The dealer was notified.

While driving home from a camping trip, the tire lost all the tread, causing approximately $1,500 damage to the side of the truck. The tire had not lost any air, was fully inflated. I have contacted firestone and they refused to claim any liability concerning the tires on my truck. I had to buy all new tires for the vehicle and will have to have my truck repaired.

I was driving and my left rear outside dual tire tread separated. I was barely able to keep control of the vehicle. My truck and camper sustained approx 5,000$ damage. While I was at the Ford dealer there was a 2003 f-250 withbody damage caused by the exact same tire.

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise coming from the rear. The tread was separated from the rear passenger tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer contacted the dealer, but the cause of the problem was not determined.

While driving 60 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that front tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. The tire manufacturer refused to provide any assistance.

On 06/28/2004, I was traveling on a major highway at the legal speed limit (70 mph) in my 2001 F-350 pickup truck. Suddenly, I experienced a catastrophic failure of the left front tire, which included immediate tread separation and loss of inflation. The failure (blow-out) caused the vehicle to immediately and violently swerve to the left, into the oncoming lane of traffic where I eventually came to a stop on the opposing shoulder of the highway. Although my vehicle never struck another vehicle or object, it sustained approximately $1,930. 00 in damage from the exploding tire. The defective tire was a firestone steeltex a/t, size lt265/75r16. I have retained the separated tread and tire carcass should anyone desire to inspect it.

Left front tire experienced a tread separation while driving 65 mph, with two adult in a Ford, f350 super duty 2001 truck. The tire remained inflated during the incident. Firestone steeltex at, original equipment, tire size lt265/75r16, and dot# vnw81xl0401.

While driving 65 mph a noise was heard from the rear. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer noticed that the passenger rear tire tread separated . Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that all four tires needed to be replaced due to defective parts.

Firestone steetext tires on f350 Ford pick-up. 02-04-2004 left front tire ruptured, causing accident . Vehicle was total. No injuries. Florida highway patrol acc. #fhpc04off0115584. Crash report #70818961. Statefarm ins. Claim #59y649922.

The truck continuously pulled to the right while driving at any speed. Upon putting the truck on a lift, the mechanic noticed that the front tire had split and the steel belt was hanging out. The cause of the tire splitting had not been determined.

Tread separation occurred on two separate occasions while the consumer was driving on the highway.

Ltr fm richard waller (la) re the defective firestone steel tex a. T. 265-75r16e tire on his 2001 Ford f350 truck, reply to the baton rouge office. While driving the firestone tire lost it's tread and as a result the drivers sustained damage to his truck. The tire was inspected by bridgestone/firestone but they claimed there was no defect. They claimed that the vehicle was driven for an unknown period of time with insufficient air prerssure to carry the load.

Tread separation on firestone steeltex a/t lt265-75-r16. In the past month, I have lost the front two tires on my F-350 due to tread separation. The tread just peeled off the tire like it was a recap, the first one shredded it self into a blow out and left nothing but a sidewall. The second happened in almost the same manner, the tread pulled apart from the tire like a recap. I took pictures and still have the tire. At this time, I have been in contact with firestone but no replies.

In the last 4 months I had 2 tire treads separate causing thousands in damage. In both cases 100% of the tread came off. Repairs include new left quarter panel, new1/3 of the truck bed, new left front fender, new front bumper, repair of braking system and numerous other parts. The tires were original equipment on my 2001 Ford F-350. The tires were firestone steeltex radial a/t, lt265/75 r16, load range e, dot vnw8 1xl 1701. The middle 3" of the second tire that separated appeared that it was never bonded to the casing. I'm sure many people would have over reacted and had much more serious results. The body shop manager at gentry Ford (ontario, oregon) said his father had exactly the same tires on his vehicle and two of the four tires also separated.

I have a Ford p. U with firestone steeltex a/t tires with only 30000 miles on them while on my way home about five miles west of great falls monanta I heard a tremendous noise and found that the entire tread on the tire had separated which caused two thousand dollars damaged to the truck and the truck was out of control . This could have caused personal injury and/or death to ;myself and my family.

Firestone steeltex tire tread separation. While the consumer was traveling on the highway and without warning the front driver's side tread separated from the rest of the tire. The consumer requested that NHTSA re-open the investigation of the bridgestone/firestone tires.

Two firestone steeltex tread separation on the same vehicle. The consumer stated while driving, he heard a very subtle, unusual sound what seemed to be coming from the front of the vehicle, but before the consumer could clarify what the sound was, it seemed that the left front tire had exploded, all but a foot of the tread separated which caused the tread to loudly bang inside and outside of the wheel well. During this incident the brake line likely broke and the consumer was unable to slow the vehicle down. Consequently the vehicle hit a rail and all three occupants were injured. Prior to the accident the right front tire developed a bubble.

I have had 2 tread delaminations within a 2 month period. The first occured 7-09-02 to the left front tire. The inner and outer fender were damaged by the flying off read. The second delamination occured on 9-21-02 to the left rear tire. I felt the vibration and was able to change the tire before any damage was sustained. You could see the area where the delamination was happening. The tires are kept at 80psi and are checked on a weekly basis. I still have possesion of both tires at this time. The firestone dealer wants to take them when he replaces the tires. Nlm.

Original equipment on a 2001, f350, ambulance, lt215/85r16 size. Left rear inside tread separated while driving. Two front tires were replaced due to being out of round and cupping, firestone steeltex, dot 8x0p.

Original equipment on 2001, Ford truck, f350 with 3,000 miles, tire size lt26575r16. While driving at 70 mph on highway right front tire separated. Consumer pulled over and noticed a large bubble about 10-12 inches across side of tire. Firestone steeltex r4s, dot number vdw810xm.