Tire Tread/belt problems of the 2000 Ford F-450

Two problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-450. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 02/11/2004

This is my third firestone tire on the same vehicle. 2-11-04 @est. 1500 hrs in baker CA. Mileage 9,950 miles. *left front tire tread started to come off of firestone tire casing. It is really sad that firestone isn't held accountable for putting out such bad tires. Firestone per norma y. Gray my tire failures are all my fault. No one but firestone can keep the right pressure or not damage the tire causing it to come apart. I' m beginning to think this is a waste of time.

2 Tire Tread/belt problem

Failure Date: 06/19/2000

While traveling and depressing clutch, pedal would not depress. Consumer stopped vehicle by depressing brake pedal. Clutch plate breaks in same spot every time it breaks, this has happened four times, consumer has been told the motor is too strong for transmission which is causing clutch to tear up. Air conditioner failed, transmission missing one belt and was almost out. Exhaust loose. Wire harness dangling under vehicle, electrical repairs complete, however consumer did not specify what kind of repairs. 3 tires failed, 2 experienced tread separation, one tire general replaced, no size or dot number. Recall 01v046 regarding valve stems, consumer paid for replacement of valve stems, due to they had rotted.


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