Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2004 Ford F-350

Continental tire on a Ford f350 truck came apart. Consumer states that the tire is still under warranty and came apart for no apparent reason. The manufacturer sent the consumer a letter stating the damaged tire did not reveal any material and/or workmanship related conditions. The consumers truck was damaged as a result of the tire tread separating.

The tread came the tire, like a cheap recap. The tire never lost pressure, just the tread, causing 2,200. Dollars damage to my truck.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 sd. The vehicle has continental general ameritrac (na), size lt235/85/r16 tires. While driving 55 mph, the contact heard a loud noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. She inspected the vehicle and noticed that the tread separated from the outer driver side rear tire. As of August 23, 2007, neither the manufacturer nor the dealer has inspected the tire. The auto body shop stated that the tire appeared to be re-treaded. The failure mileage was 51,150 and current mileage was 52,050.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford f350 crew cab diesel. The vehicle has 6 general 87516 tires, size, p235/85r16. While driving 65 mph, the tread shredded off the tires and destroyed the fenders. The first fender cost $1,100 to repair. The failure occurred a second time on June 3, 2009. The tires did not lose air during either failure. The current tire mileage was 41,000. The failure mileage was 42,500. Updated 07/08/09. Updated 07/08/09.

The contact owns a 2004 Ford F-350 sd. While driving 60 mph, the contact heard a loud bang. The noise was due to the tread coming off the passenger side rear tire, which damaged the fender and the bed. The vehicle was able to be driven and is parked at the contact's residence. The VIN and engine size were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 42,000.

While driving 70 mph right rear inner tires experienced a blow out on a 2004, Ford f350 pickup truck with only the driver in the vehicle. Original equipment, tire size lt235/85r16, dot #ad0r1p61103. The tire manufacturer was not notified.