10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,733 miles

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problem #5

Jul 041999

F-250

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
PE00020, original equipment on 1997, Ford, F250, CT235/85R16. Rear passenger's tire had a bubble which seemed as if steel belt was going to separate. Vehicle has not been driven since then.

- Panama Beach, FL, USA

problem #4

Jul 182000

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • miles
Tread seperated from left rear tire while traveling @ 75 mph on I-10 between queen creek & riggs road exits. The tire did not loose pressure. On closer inspection of remaining three tires, evidence of tread coming apart. Ford dealer refused to honor tire warrenty. Damage to wheel well and truck bed caused by the seperated tire tread. Tires are orginal tires on truck when bought from dealer. All tires have been replaced, still have all orginal tires for inspection. While not firestones sound like the same problem.( dot number: Tire size: LT235/85rx )

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #3

Nov 111998

F-250

  • miles
Recall on tires not received until after replacement, manufacture will not honor recall for consumer, spare tire still in need of replacement. (97S90). Mjs (97V-187)

- Cortez, CO, USA

problem #2

Nov 041998

F-250

  • miles
Tires are rubbing against the rims, and there is a loud noise coming from the tires where the brakes pads are.

- Gary, ID, USA

problem #1

Aug 191997

(reported on)

F-250 4WD Diesel

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The tire compliance lable for rear inflation states 80 psi, however the tire appears over inflated at 80 psi, dealer recommends 70 psi.

- Bethel, OH, USA