The contact owns a 2003 Ford F-350 equipped with bf goodrich rugged terrain T/a tires, size: 285/75/16. While driving 75 mph, the front passenger side tire sustained tread separation. The contact stated that there was damage down to the fender and fender well of the vehicle. The contact stated that the tire was still fully inflated. The contact stated that aaa was able to replace the tire, but all of the remaining tires also showed evidence of tread separation. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN and dot number were unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 150,000 and the tire failure mileage was 20,000.

- Harpswell, ME, USA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford F350. While driving 65 mph, the front passenger side ameri-tech tire blew out without warning. The current estimate from his insurance company is over $2,700, which includes fender and rim damage on the front passenger side, the ABS system, and the fender inner-liner. The dot number and purchase date were unknown. The current mileage is 29,300 and failure mileage was 29,100.

- Mechanicsville , VA, USA

Fax from (fl) re four tire tread separations on his 2003 Ford F350 4X4 lariat w/dual rear wheels. Dot numbers ador 1P6 2202, ador 1P6 2802, ador 1P6 2202, ador 1P6 2202. The first tire tread separated at 18000 miles while the vehicle was being driver at 65 mph. The awning on the trailer being towed was damaged. The second separation occurred at 20000 miles, the third at 24000 and the fourth at 26000 miles (Continental general tires).

- Largo, FL, USA

Ltr fm (fl) re four tire tread separations on his 2003 Ford F350 4X4 lariat w/dual rear wheels.

- Largo, FL, USA

2003 Ford F350 tire separated while driving at 55 mph.

- Elgin, TX, USA