1999 Ford F-350 Tread/Belt Problems

July 26, 2009 · 163,100 miles

Tires · Tread/Belt

Here's what happened on 7-26-09 i was on my way back to fort worth from austin, tx from a trade show when about 3:00 pm on hwy i-35e 19 miles south of waco tx the i felt a sudden vibration and thumping in the front. I started to slow down to get off the road to check it out when front left tire blew out, causing the truck to severely veer to the left trying my best to keep the truck from rolling, then hitting the…

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ODI 10303339

September 6, 2007

Tread/Belt

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford f350. The vehicle has cooper tires. While driving approximately 60 mph, the vehicle began vibrating excessively. The contact pulled over and noticed that the rear driver side tire was completely separated from the vehicle. He replaced the tire. Four weeks later, the tread separated from the front driver side tire. Two weeks later, the rear passenger side tire experienced the same…

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ODI 10211843

March 28, 2006

Tread/Belt

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 65 mph, a thumping noise was heard in the front end. The contact slowed the vehicle to 5 mph, and pulled over a mile later. The tread had separated from the passenger side front tire. The tire was changed and has not been to a mechanic. This is a continental lt23585r16 tire.

ODI 10153923

October 4, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 70 mph the rear driver's side tire tread separated, and about 50 miles later the rear passenger side tire tread separated. *ak *sc

ODI 10097781

August 7, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 50-55 mph the consumer experienced tread separation on the right front tire. There were two adults and two child passengers in the vehicle during the incident. *ak *ts *sc *jb

ODI 10087532

July 18, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 65 mph consumer heard a loud noise and the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer inspected the vehicle and noticed that the passenger rear tired blew out. *ak the tread separation repeated on two other occasions. *sc

ODI 10083223

June 28, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 65 mph vehicle vibrated uncontrollable. Consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. Driver inspected the vehicle, and noticed that the tread was separating. The tires were taken to the repair shop for inspection. Mechanic determined that the tires needed to be replaced due to tread separation. *ak the tires were replaced. *tc

ODI 10083221

November 18, 2003

Tread/Belt

While driving 55 mph the right rear tire separated without warning. The passenger rear fender well end was damaged as a result. *nlm the belt and tread separated from core. Dot#da217pg06d *sc *jb

ODI 10048701

December 26, 2002

Tread/Belt

Consumer states that while driving at any speed and no warning the front right tire have tread seperation causing a tire blow out. Dealer notified. Size 28575r168 please provide the dot#. Ts

ODI 10001837

September 15, 2002

Tread/Belt

Firestone, steeltex at, size 26575r16: left front tire failed due to tread coming off in one whole piece from tire. Piece wrapped around front axle, doing extensive damage to wiring and other parts. Please describe details. *ak

ODI 8018675

September 12, 2002

Tread/Belt

2 firestone tires lost tread or went flat. Manufacturer was not doing anything to replace the tires.*ak

ODI 8018572

June 6, 2002

Tread/Belt

While driving, vehicle started pulling to the left and there was a slight vibration in the front end. When vibration increased consumer proceeded to slowly pull over to the right side of the roadway. Prior to reaching the far right lane a large piece of tread separated from the right front tire. An inspection of the tire found a section of the tire tread missing. The damaged area started on the outer edge proceeding…

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ODI 566268

April 14, 2002

Tread/Belt

While driving there was tread seperation on the driver's side rear tire. There was damage to rim and vehicle. Contacted dealer. Original equipment, 34000 miles,lt265/75r16, mounted on a 1999, ford, f350. *ak dot # vnw81xm088. *yh

ODI 8007723

November 11, 2001

Tread/Belt

Wrong load rated tire, this model calls for load rate e not d, question the sale at least three times befor purchase. Saleman informed me that these tires were not involved in a recall. Later my wife experienced a blowout on the drivers sid rear tire at 75mph.

ODI 9006024

September 4, 2001

Tread/Belt

General, grabber aw, original equipment, 25996 miles, lt235/85r16 mounted on a 1999 ford f350. Dot# ador1jc458. There was tread separation on left rear driver's side tire. Has not contacted dealer.*ak *slc

ODI 895873

July 12, 2001

Tread/Belt

While traveling at approximately 70 to 75 mph right rear firestone, steeltex r4s tire, size: lt265/75r16, dot: da217pf09l experienced tread separation. Separation caused damage to 1999, ford, f350. It was original equipment with approximately 49,000 miles on the tires. *ak damage was to the right rear pick-up bed, rear running board, and tailpipe, consumer purchased 5 new tires. *slc

ODI 892997

June 1, 2001

Tread/Belt

While traveling at approximately 55 to 60 mph in his 1999 ford f350, left front firestone tire size: lt265/75r16, experienced tread separation which damaged wheel well/ fender, and running board. Consumer took vehicle to tire center and they replaced front left tire because of tread separation. Also, front right firestone tire was replaced because of a lump/bubble that formed on sidewall/tread boundary. These tires…

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ODI 890113

November 26, 2000

Tread/Belt

Original equipment on a 1999, ford, f350. Tread on left rear firestone steeltex tire (p265 75 r16) separated at highway speeds, causing damage to vehicle. Firestone will be notified.*ak dot vnw81xl098. *slc

ODI 875507

November 19, 2000

Tread/Belt

Original equipment, lt265/75r16 size, dot#: vnw81xl119. Right front firestone steeltex tire exploded at highway speeds. Tread separated all the way around sidewall. Firestone and ford have been notified. *ak *slc

ODI 877314

October 8, 2000

Tread/Belt

This tire experienced total and complete intantainous failure (blew up and ripped to shreads istantainously) causing a complete loss of control and nearly a fatial crash. Tire pressure and load was checked 11 miles earlier, this tire was inflated to maximum cold pressure as stated on the side of the tire (no air was added, it was found to be inflated properly at that time). Damage to vehicle was caused by the loose…

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ODI 734681

September 23, 2000

Tread/Belt

Right rear firestone wilderness at tire blewout due to tread separation traveling at 60mph. Vehicle has some damages. The tires size lt265/75r16 dot#vnw81xm. Spare tire was used for replacement.*ak *slc

ODI 872051

September 18, 2000

Tread/Belt

Tread separated from the tire body.tire was propeely inflated according to the firestone dealer. (dot number: vdil1xd179 tiresize: lt22575r16)

ODI 734481

September 15, 2000

Tread/Belt

Pe-00-040- steel tex r4s; original equipment on a 1999 ford f350, tire size p265/75r16, dot number not available, tire had 30 thousand miles on it. When driving between 60-65 mph driver side left rear tire tread middle portion separated from the tire, the tire stayed inflated, consumer was driving on the steel belts. *ak the damaged tire had a pressure of 80 p.s.i. *yh

ODI 873145

September 15, 2000

Tread/Belt

Consumer has a 1999 ford, f350. Original tires that have 27,000 miles. Tire size p265/75r16, dot#vnw31xl. Tires have splits were the cap attaches to the tires. Also, there are hairline cracks around the wall of the passenger front tire.*ak the failed steel tex at tire was made in canada. *yh

ODI 870668

August 22, 2000

Tread/Belt

Catastrophic failure of the tire at high speed preceeded by loss of outer tread lining (dot number: da217pf13d tiresize: 265/75/r16)

Crash reported

ODI 734802