Tire Valve problems of the 1999 Ford F-550

Consumer stated rubber tire valve stems began deteriorating at the point where the stem protruded from the rim. This caused the stem to cut tire which resulted in the tires losing pressure. Ts two of the failures were blowouts. The third was a bulge that was detected before complete failure. Tires are general/continental lmt 460.

Recall 01v046000 repairs not affective because not all vehicles had valve stems replaced. All dealer did was look at tire, and if tire was leaking, then they put some stickers on vehicle. But, even though consumer's tires were not leaking after recall was done, they blewout. The valve stem breaks off causing tire to deflate. All valve stems should be replaced.

Tire valve stem cracks and leaks, leading to tire blowout. Five resulting tire failures so far on a fleet of 17 similar trucks, all less than one year old.

Recall 00 v 046 000. Recall states that there should be a 12 feet inflator to inflate tires. However, Ford does not provide inflator device. Consumer feels if someone were injured, the responsibility would fall on him , therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.

Recall 01 v 046 000. The recall states that there should be a 12feet inflator device to inflate tires; however , Ford does not provide device. Consumer feels if someone were to get hurt it would be his responsibility, therefore consumer does not wish to comply with the safety regulations until the inflation devices are provided.