Tire Tread/belt Problems of Ford F-350 - part 2

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).

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I have a tire vibration on my 2005 Ford F-350.

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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).

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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).

About two weeks ago on September 1, 2005 the front passenger's side tire tread came off of the tire. It caused some body damage. On September 13, 2005 the driver's front tire tread came off. The tire still had air in it. The tires had 50,000 miles on them. The driver's side tire where the tread came off, ripped some wiring under the vehicle causing it not to start. Contacted the dealer, they said there was nothing they could do.

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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.

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.

While driving my F-350 on I-95, there was a sudden explosion and caused the truck to swerve violently and as I slowed to veer into the emergency lane a loud hammering sound came from under truck. After stopping and checking I found the right inner dually wheel had come apart and over half the tread was missing from the tire. The tread separation ripped the plastic wheel well housing out and ripped two 6" and 8" tears in the bed of the truck. The fiberglass wheel well had large cracks and the supports were torn loose. Some electrical wiring was also torn loose and in the bed of truck, behind the well, the metal was bent upward about 4" in a sq. Ft. Area. The tail pipe chrome end piece was knocked off and the tail pipe was smashed flat. I replaced the tire with the spare. Two weeks later the same thing happened on the opposite side with slightly less damage. The truck has only 18,000 miles on odometer.

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.

Driving on I-10 west about 65 mph when the rubber pealed off the right rear tire causing $3400. 00 damage to F-350 Ford quarter panel,bed,tail light,end gate and bumper.

Firestone steeltex failure on a 1997 Ford f350. On June 20, 2005, the left front oem firestone steeltex tire failed at spped on I-95s between avberdeen and churchville maryland. Since the truck is driven very little, all tires have 40,000 miles on them and have substantial tread remaining. Also, I meticoulsly maintain presures. Without warning and at about 65mph, the tread seperated from the tire carcass causing vehcile to be difficult to control. Nonetheless, I was able to pull off-road without incident. Tire clearly shows that the tread seperated from the body of the tire causing instant pressure loss and sidewall failure. Just another example why problems with these tires are not limited to suvs or the limited batches that were recalled.

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Left for trip from phoenix to texas. Stop to fuel for the trip. Check tire air pressure and fueld up. Drove to texas. Left for phoenix and stopped for fuel and checked tire pressure. Around 11pm just outside tucson I heard a loud thump and my front end started shaking violantly. I was travelling 75mph and released my foot off the gas and hung on the strearing wheel. I slowed to a stop and pulled of the interstate. Got out and inspected the right front tire of my f350 dually and found the tread had sperated from the tire. Due to saftey reasons, I deciede to limp to the nearest station about a mile away. The tire still had some pressure in it. I change the tire, inspected the damage, and decided to continue the 150 miles home at a much slower pace.

While driving at a reduced speed on the interstate freeway, because of rain, I started to experience a vibration from the tires. At the first opportunity I pulled off into a rest area to check the tire pressure thinking that I had a tire that was going flat. I measured the air pressure in all 4 tires on my 2000 Ford F-350. I measured 60lbs in the front and 70lbs in the rear. I inspected the wheels to see if there was any apparent problem with the tire but I couldn?t find anything. I deduced that the vibration might be a result of the tire throwing a balancing weight and I decided to continue on my journey since I couldn?t find any problem. About 8 miles further up the road I suffered a treat separation from the tire which came actually came off the tire. The tire did not lose air immediately as a result of the failure (it did have a slow leak that drained the tire after about 6 hours). I was able to maintain control of the vehicle through the entire incident and could safely drive it until I could find a safe place â½ mile further up the road where I replaced the damaged tire. The resulting incident damaged the fender area of my vehicle and will require professional repair. As I mentioned earlier I was driving at a reduced speed for this section of the interstate freeway because of heavy rain and at no time did my speed exceed 60mph. The air temperature from the time I first noticed the problem until the failure was 43 to 38 degrees.

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1 month ago took hcar on a trip and the back left tire tread separated. Got it fixed. Yesterday the right back tire separated. The tires only had 28,000 miles on them.

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.

I have a 2002 f350 dually truck with general grabber aw m + s lt235/85r16 tires with 21,700 miles on them. I had a tread seperation and blow out on highway. I am very unhappy with this tire. The tread on tires is good not sure why it seperated/blew out.

While driving at 55 mph left rear tire blew out. The tire was changed, and the vehicle sustained damage. No recalls found.

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.

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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.

Second occurrence of thread separation with general tires.

While driving 70 mph the rear driver's side tire tread separated, and about 50 miles later the rear passenger side tire tread separated.

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Firestone steeltex at lt265/75r16 load range e. Dot# vnw81xl020. The tire had 48,854 mi of tread wear. The consumer experienced tread separation. The tire did hold air. There was also damage to the right rear quarter panel of the vehicle. .

Firestone, steeltex load range e, lt265/75r16 dot# vdw81xm329. While driving at approximately 70 mph, the tire tread separated, exposing the belts and causing damage to vehicle. The inner wheel well was destroyed and the left front fender was sliced through from the steel belts and the front bumper was scratched, and the running board was ripped off the truck. Also, the mirror bracket was damaged.

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.

Firestone steeltex tires experienced tread separation. This was a violent and catastrophic event without warning. The tire shredded sending debris high into the air and caused extensive damage. The consumer request reimbursement.

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.

2003 Ford f350 tire separated while driving at 55 mph.

While driving, the left rear tire went flat. After inspecting the tire, the tread had completely separated.

While driving 50-55 mph the consumer experienced tread separation on the right front tire. There were two adults and two child passengers in the vehicle during the incident.

Tire failure- tread separation. Property damage to vehicle.

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.