general problems of the 2000 Ford F-550

Seven problems related to tire have been reported for the 2000 Ford F-550. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/10/2002

Tire traction general 225/70r 19. 5 tires loose traction with the ground, mainly on snow---is unsafe in winter cond. & heavy rain.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2002

While driving 25-30 mph rear passenger tire fell off. No accident. Please provide further details.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 06/28/2001

Consumer was traveling about twenty miles on highway in traffic. Left front tire air came out. He was forced over to shoulder. Continental general, p22570r19. 5. Dealership was aware of problem.

4 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/15/2000

Failure #1: sudden blowout on interstate highway in iowa of left front tire. Tire in shreds by time I got off highway. Replaced tire at own expense. (tiresize: 225r7019. 5)( dot number: tire size: 225r7019. 5 ).

5 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/01/2000

The vehicle was purchased with all terrain tires. The vehicle has been involved in two tire related accidents within a 2 year period. The consumer believes the tires installed are not all terrain tires. Ph.

6 Tire problem

General tires were not all terrain which was supposed to be the tire equipment for the vehicle. Mr the tires inability to hold the road caused the consumer to lose control and hit a pole. Model/lt scc.

7 Tire problem

On several occasions, general tires, size p225/70r19. 5, lose traction on snowy pavement, consumer has had 2 accidents because of this, consumer also states that these tires are sold as all terrain tires, however they are not.


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