8.9

pretty bad
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
2,516 miles

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problem #3

Mar 102013

F-250

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250 equipped with bf goodrich tires, tire line: Rugged terrain, tire size: Lp 275/70/R18 and the dot number was not available. The contact stated that the front driver side and passenger side tire tread prematurely separated causing both tires to fail at different points in time. A tire repair shop due to the contact indicating that the extensive nature of the tread separation caused damages to the fender, headlights, and the front frame inspected the tires. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was waiting on a response to determine their recommendation or solution. The VIN was not available. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was not available and the tire failure mileage was not available.

- Mentone, CA, USA

problem #2

May 132014

F-250

  • 7,548 miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250. The vehicle was equipped with Continental conti trac tires, tire size 275/70/18. The dot number was A31546U00909. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph up an incline, the steering wheel began to vibrate and shake violently. The vehicle was maneuvered to the side of the road where the contact noticed that the front driver's tire sidewall exhibited cracks and the inner wire belts were visible. The defective tire was replaced with a spare tire. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 7,548.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #1

Aug 022012

F-250

  • miles
The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250 equipped with bf goodrich lt commercial tires, line size 275/70/R18. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the front passenger side tire tread separated. Also, the contact mentioned that the same failure occurred on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 39,770.

- Apache Junction, AZ, USA