3.1

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
45,245 miles

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problem #19

Jul 292016

F-250

  • 230,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250 equipped with Toyo tires, Tire Line: HT Open Country, Tire Size: LT265/75/R16, DOT Number: CXLTCAK4815. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle was shaking and felt like the front tires were bouncing. The contact veered to the side of the road, where he noticed that the tires were deformed. The contact continued to drive. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer where it was diagnosed that the tread belt was separating. The front tires were replaced; however, the failure reoccurred with the rear tires. The vehicle was taken to an independent tire mechanic where the rear tires were replaced under an unknown recall. The contact stated that the failure reoccurred on the front tires. The dealer was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The tires were not replaced. The tires were replacement equipment. The tire failure mileage was 30,000. The vehicle failure mileage was approximately 230,000.

- Marietta, GA, USA

problem #18

Jul 202009

F-250

  • 90,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F250 with B.F. goodrich all terrain tires, size 285/75R16. The tread on all four tires was breaking apart in huge pieces while she was driving. The tire mileage was 20,000 on each tires. The failure mileage was 15,000. Updated 09/14/09 updated 09/15/09.

- Eads, TN, USA

problem #17

May 172007

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F250. While driving approximately 60 mph in dry conditions, the rear passenger side tire blew out. Before the blow out, the contact heard a noise followed by a loud boom. He then noticed that the tread had separated from the tire before it flattened. The contact was able to pull off the road before a crash occurred. The tire was a Continental general lt 265/75R16 tire, which is not the standard issue tire for his vehicle. The tire was also unavailable in the drop down menu at the time of this complaint. The contact called the manufacturer and sent them the failed tire. The manufacturer stated that he must have struck something in the road to cause the failure. The contact has pictures of the failure and the manufacturer is returning the tire. The current mileage is 118,000 and failure mileage was 117,000.

- Brazoria, TX, USA

problem #16

Apr 202007

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,500 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250. While driving 55 mph in normal driving conditions the driver's side rear tire blew out. The contact pulled over and replaced the failed tire with a spare. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer, but had visible damage. The driver's side rear panel and wheel well were damaged by the tread from the tire. The current mileage is 85,997 and failure mileage was 78,500.

- Lyons , TX, USA

problem #15

May 292006

F-250 4WD 10-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles
: the contact stated that noise was heard coming from the rear of the vehicle while driving on normal road conditions. Upon inspection, the rear right tire presented tread separation which caused body damage to the vehicle. The same incident occurred with the front left tire on a later date after the first incident.

- Alva, FL, USA

problem #14

Mar 012005

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the tire tread on the consumer's 2001 Ford F250 separated.

- Willis, TX, USA

problem #13

Dec 152004

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A tire tread separation started with the left rear driver 's side tire. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Consumer was able to change the tire. Firestone, steel at, P265/75R16, #dot vnw81xl0701.

- San Bernardino, CA, USA

problem #12

Jul 062004

F-250 4WD 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 64,918 miles
While driving the front passenger side tire tread separated without warning. The consumer maintained control of the vehicle and was able to get off the road. Please provide additional information. A piece of the tire damaged the passenger side front fender and running board.

- Fall River, MA, USA

problem #11

Oct 012003

F-250

  • miles
The consumer's vehicle has had two Firestone steeltex radial tire failures. The first vehicle tire separation occured at 16900 miles. Both failures caused the vehicle to be unstable and was difficult to maintain control. Firestone replaced both tires with the same model tire.

- Manvel, TX, USA

problem #10

Sep 252004

F-250 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 45 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Mechanic determined that driver's front tire needed to be replaced due to tread separation. A couple of months later, the passenger's rear and driver's rear tires were replaced due to tread separation.

- Brownsville, TX, USA

problem #9

Sep 102004

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles
While driving 70 mph the rear driver side tire tread separated without warning impact reported. The cause has yet to be determined. Please provide additional information.

- Southaven, MS, USA

problem #8

Aug 252004

F-250 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 26,000 miles
The tread on the tires wore out. Consumer stated vehicle had 26,000 miles on the tires.

- Claremont, CA, USA

problem #7

Jul 242004

F-250 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • 45,000 miles
While driving right rear passenger's side tire blew out. The tire was taken to the Bridgestone where it was noticed that the left rear tire had a knot on it. Manufacturer told consumer to send the tires for replacement and the receipt for the repair of the vehicle. A letter was received by consumer stating the claim was denied.

- Chandler, TX, USA

problem #6

Aug 162004

F-250 4WD 8-cyl Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, the consumer heard a noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The consumer noticed that the driver's side rear tire tread separated from the vehicle and caused the vehicle damaged under the carriage of the vehicle. The consumer was able to change the tire and drove it to the dealer for inspection. Firestone steel tex P26575R16 load range E #dot numbervnw81xl1601. The driver has contacted Firestone on this problem. It has occurred more than once. And the problem has not been resolved at this time. Please fill in additional information.

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #5

Mar 062003

F-250 Diesel

  • 27,833 miles
Consumer heard a banging noise while driving 55-65 mph. Then, he pulled over to inspect the unknown sound, and noticed the left rear tire tread separated. Firestone stelltex, LT265/75R4S. As a result, rear fender was damaged. Firestone doesn't want to take responsibility of the incident because they said that the tires ran low on air pressure.

- San Angelo, TX, USA

problem #4

Feb 012004

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,400 miles
While driving 70 mph on the interstate front driver's side tire tread separated. Driver was able to get the vehicle to the side of the road without incident. When the tread separated it damaged some parts under the vehicle.

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #3

Jun 122003

F-250

  • miles
E-mail rec'd fm fhwa/mary peterson writer reporting defective Firestone steeltex tire separated... tire tread separated damaging the trucks body around the wheel well causing the driver to lose control.

- Unknown, FL, USA

problem #2

May 272003

F-250

  • miles
The tread on the right rear tire separated while driving 60 mph (Firestone at a size#26575R16 please provide the dot number)..

- Seguin, TX, USA

problem #1

May 272003

F-250

  • miles
The tread on the passenger side rear tire separated while driving 60 mph(Firestone at a size#26575R16 please provide the dot number)..

- Seguin, TX, USA