One problem related to tire tread/belt has been reported for the 1997 Ford F-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While traveling at approximately 55 mph there was a loud booming noise that came from vehicle. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that right rear inside firestone, steeltex radial r4s tire experienced complete tread separation. Tire size is lt225/75r16e, Ford, f450hd. Dot number vd1l1xa456.