general problems of the 2008 Ford F-350

I purchased a 2008 Ford F-350 p/u truck with the original continental/contitrac tires (lt275/70r18 125/122s). They only have approx. 31k miles on them and the tread showing signs of separation as outlined in a reacall dated March 11, 2011. There have been no accidents, and that is what I am trying to avoid. I have contacted the manufacturer and it does not appear that they will be helpful in resolving this matter. Please help!.

During routine service I noticed that all four of my michelin ltx at2 lt275-70r18 tires are cracking between the tread and the center of the side wall, tires have less than 20,000 miles on them and they are less than three years old. Contacted michelin direct, and they advised there was nothing they could do for me. There web site states the tires have a 6 year warranty and a tread warranty up to 2/32. Tires have 7/32 of tread left. I have seen several other complaints about cracking side walls on the same michelin tire in different sizes. Michelin has a problem, they are just looking the other way.

Second failure of continental truck tires.

The contact owns a 2008 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while driving 30 mph, the power steering failed causing the vehicle to veer erratically. The vehicle was taken to the dealer multiple times. The technician was unable to determine the failure in any of the occasions. The technician advised that the low tire pressure sensor, tires and the steering stabilizer failed, all which may have been seemingly related to the failure. The vehicle was repaired but the failure was not corrected. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 95,000 and the current mileage was 102,000.

This is a failure of tire for a fleet truck,the tire tread came off and tore up the fender and door on the right front. The tire was still inflated.

Tire cracked through while driving causing rapid deflation.

Tire tread separation.

I had a continental contitrac lt 245/75r17 121/118s tire which developed 5 cracks in side of tread. While driving f350 truck, one crack totally separated causing instant deflation of front driver side tire. Tire had approximately 21,000 miles on it and was original equipment when I purchase truck new in Feb 2008.

1. On July 8th 2009 while returning home from texas at the posted speed we experienced a vibration. I checked the instrument panel for any problems such as the low tire indicator light. Seconds after the right side rear tire exploded and pulled the truck violently to the right as I fought to control the truck and bring it to a stop. The tread had separated from the tire and caused extensive damage to right quarter panel as well as the exhaust. We returned the truck to the dealer and they repaired the damage and replaced the continental tire. I expressed my concern of the remaining tires and they told me that it was an isolated incident and shouldn't have any more problems. The truck and original equipment tires only had 12k miles. 2. On 2/12/10 while driving to cal. Again @ posted speed and no low tire indicator light on. The same conditions as above only towing a fifth wheel trailer. We experienced a vibration and with in seconds the left rear tire exploded and again the tread separated from the tire and caused extensive damage to the left quarter panel. We were very fortunate to bring the rig to a stop with out rolling or causing injury or fatality. Again I returned the truck to the dealer on 2/14/10 and their it sits to this day 3/17/10 and nothing but excuses.