1999 Ford F-250 Sidewall Problems
- 20
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 20 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- original equipment · 5 records
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall
While driving the passenger side front tire blewout on the inside sidewall. The vehicle swerved to the right, across a median and into 2 lanes of oncoming traffic (michelin mnrht, p225/60t16, dot # 09575883). *nm *tc
ODI 10103715
Sidewall
When changing a tire consumer noticed spare tire had 8 grooves in the sidewall, 3 inches long and 1/4 inch deep. This was caused by tire rubbing underneath vehicle.*ak
ODI 8013625
Sidewall · Tires
While driving 70 mph, outside sidewall separated from the left rear tire. Had to wait until tire had cooled down before changing. Firestone steeltex at lt265-75-r16 dot vnw8 1xl - 079e4 - 008062 original equipment for a 1999, ford, f250. *ak consumer sustained cuts and minor burns due to changing the tire. *tt
1 injury
ODI 8007606
Sidewall
While parked, side wall of tire exploded and instantly went flat. (firstone steeltex) *jg
ODI 564633
Sidewall
Sidewall blew out on right front tire going down the interstate at 72 mph. Left front is now making a slapping noise. Ford dealer said to contact firestone. Firestone dealer said no warranty or recall, offered to sell new tires at 25 % discount.*ak (dot number: vnw81xl108 tiresize: lt265/75r1)
ODI 751841
Sidewall
Original equipment on a 1999, f250, lt265/75r16size. Rear tires have developed a split resulting in air loss, causing a blowout from sidewall which resulted in damage to vehicle. *ak
ODI 893655
Sidewall
Pe 00 040/tire failure: while traveling at 45 mph with only the driver in a 1999, ford, f250 super duty; original equipment, tire size lt265/75r16, dot# vnw81xm019 heard a roaring sound. Pulled vehicle over and noticed a left rear flat tire. Towed to an independent tire repair shop, and was informed of severe cracking inside sidewall. Firestone was notified and unwilling to assist.*ak consumer made a second call to…
ODI 891386
Sidewall
Caught tread separating from sidewall. Tire appeared to be dry rotting or cracking along sidewall and tread meeting area. Firestone prorated a warranty. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265-75-16)
ODI 745802
Sidewall
Firestone steeltex tire experienced a bulge in the sidewall, tire size lt265/75r16, made in canada 303 66 ex bm 14474.3, consumer noticed the bulge when vehicle was parked. *slc
ODI 880312
Sidewall
Firestone, steel tex, lt26575r16, 123120q on a ford, f250, 1999. Tow of tire is showing some cracks in sidewalls. *ak consumer states he drove truck to florida and upon cleaning truck he noticed cracking was seriously worse, consumer contacted firestone and they replaced tire free with the exception of mounting and balancing. *jb
ODI 876434
Sidewall
All 5 goodyear warngler ap tires as original equipment on truck were defective with bulges on sidewalls. Bitterroot ford rep denied that tires had any defects and would have "put them on his wife's car" and in fact said that they had the exact same model tires in their inventory with the same bulges on the sidewalls, but for customer relations they would replace them and he refused to give us goodyear phone number.…
ODI 741628
Sidewall
Bulges on sidewalls of tires. *ak (tiresize: lt23585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt23585r16 )
ODI 738011
Sidewall
I have a99 f250 with firestone 16in steeltex a/t tires. I recently had a routine service visit to my ford dealer and told them my two right tires look like the tread was separating from the side wall. After they inspected the tires they agreed there was a problem and to take it to a firestone dealer in which i did. Upon my visit to firestone they said they would only give me 45% reimbustment on those two tires…
ODI 734667
Sidewall
Sidewalls cracking,lettering etched off all 4 tires, dealer says hitting curbs, no curbs in rural area, looks like riding on sidewalls when cornering, felt mushy in steering, removed from vehichle, no dealer support, refused to acknowledge problem. Bulges also seen on sidewalls. Tires available for inspection. Replaced with new non firestones, no problems with replacements. *ak (dot number: vnw81xm tiresize:…
ODI 732978
Sidewall
Sidewall completely blew out of tire while driving on i35 north of edmond, ok. The blowout caused damage to my vehicle's back quaterpanel and to the wheel itself. I had two passengers in the vehicle that can state that i didn't run over something in the road. I took the tire to fred jones ford and they told me to take it to firestone. When i took it to firestone, the manger said that i must have ran over something…
ODI 727247
Sidewall
Pe 00 040/tire failure: reporting hair line cracks between the sidewall and lettering on a 1999 ford, f250; original equipment, lt 265/75r16, dot# unavailable. Firestone notified, and infomed consumer that tire was not covered under recalls. *ak
ODI 874193
Sidewall
Sidewalls on firestone, steel tex tires have cracks all around them. Cracks were approximately 1/3 to 3/8 deep. Have not been in contact with dealership or tire retailer. Firestone, steel tex, 265/75r16 with approximately 38,000 miles on them. *ak
ODI 893148
Sidewall
Firestone steeltex r4s front passenger side tire p265/75r16 dot vnw81xm258 experienced a split on sidewall towards top of tread, there were a lot of cracks where tread met tire. *slc
ODI 875838
Sidewall
Sidewall failure on left front and right rear. No blowouts. Bulge in left front while vehicle parked in driveway, in right rear while traveling at highway speed. No blowout. Weather hot, tire pressure properly maintained.*ak (tiresize: 235/75r16)
ODI 754042
Sidewall
All of my tires exhibit a bowing in and out on the sidewall plus an indentation extending all around the sidewalls (dot number: 28201exbm1 tiresize: 265/75r16)
ODI 733072