Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2003 Ford F-350

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires, size: 285/75/16. While driving 75 mph, the front passenger side tire sustained tread separation. The contact stated that there was damage down to the fender and fender well of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire was still fully inflated. The contact stated that aaa was able to replace the tire, but all of the remaining tires also showed evidence of tread separation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f350. While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side ameri-tech tire blew out without warning. The current estimate from his insurance company is over $2,700, which includes fender and rim damage on the front passenger side, the abs system, and the fender inner-liner. The dot number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 29,300 and failure mileage was 29,100.

Background: original general tires on 2003 f350 dual-tire truck, approx 30,000 miles. Tire size is lt235/85r16. 1 week prior to incident, all tires were rotated, balanced and pressure was per manufacture specs at local tire store. Failure: after driving approx. 1 mile from home, left-outer rear tire tread separated from belts damaging light wiring, and destroying fender well. (pictures can be sent if desired). Tire was sent to manufacturer. Tire did retain air and did not blow since it was a double tire area. Tire was removed by owner after reducing tire pressure as a safety precaution. Since we were unsure if another tire separation was upcoming , we have removed all 6 tires and replaced them with another brand. Estimates have been completed at the local repair shop to replace fender well and wiring. Luckily no other vehicles were hit by the flying debris, nor were any injuries incurred.

65 mph right front tire failure (blow-out tread separation). 2003 Ford f350 drw 4 wd pick up towing a 3 horse gooseneck horse trailer.

Fax from (FL) re four tire tread separations on his 2003 Ford f350 4x4 lariat w/dual rear wheels. Dot numbers ador 1p6 2202, ador 1p6 2802, ador 1p6 2202, ador 1p6 2202. The first tire tread separated at 18000 miles while the vehicle was being driver at 65 mph. The awning on the trailer being towed was damaged. The second separation occurred at 20000 miles, the third at 24000 and the fourth at 26000 miles (continental general tires).

I have had two general - ameritec tires lose the treads and blow out in the last month. One had 39500 the other had 40000. I have a truck (f-350) with dual wheels, both were in back. The tires came with the truck and were not overly worn.

Second occurrence of thread separation with general tires.

Ltr fm (FL) re four tire tread separations on his 2003 Ford f350 4x4 lariat w/dual rear wheels.

Front passenger side tread separation general tyre oem on Ford f350.

2003 Ford f350 tire separated while driving at 55 mph.