2000 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.
What owners report
- firestone steeltex · 5 records
- tire size · 5 records
- rear tire · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall
Dt*: the contact stated while driving 45 mph the rear passenger tire blew out in the sidewall. The vehicle was driven off the road and the tire was later taken to the tire dealer who determined the contact drove over a sharp object, although the contact did not notice anything in the road. The auto dealer has been alerted. Updated 7/13/2006 - *nm
ODI 10159986
Sidewall · Tires
All 4 tires developed cracks in the sidewall. There was a recall for these tires, but this vehicle was not included in the recall.*ak *la
ODI 10063546
Sidewall
While driving at 70 mph consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer discovered that the sidewall ruptured on the left rear tire. Dealer examined the tire and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tire *ak. Consumer found out that several ford f250 models have experienced the same tire failure. *la
ODI 10061042
Sidewall
Sidewall bubble; tire replaced before catastrophic failure. *ak
ODI 764551
Sidewall
Tire failed dramatically at 70 mph. Entire outside sidewall separated. Truck was pulling fifth wheel trailer. Trailer weight was 11,500 lbs with a hitch weight of 2000 lbs. Tire pressures were checked before hooking up trailer, about 2 hours before failure. Rear pressure was 70 psi and front pressure was 45 psi as recommened by ford. Failure of tire was about 10 miles into trip. Only warning was a rumbling sound…
ODI 750280
Sidewall
Firestone steeltex lt265/75r16, dot vnw81xl349, orig. Equipment with 26000 on a 2000, ford, f250 , while driving 20 mph left rear tire had a blowout. Firestone dealer stated it was due to road hazard.*ak *slc
ODI 886477
Sidewall
Catastrophic sidewall failure. *ak (dot number: vdw81xl tiresize: lt26575r16)
ODI 745504
Sidewall
East bound on interstate 10, 20 mi west of buckeye az, at 1630 at 75 mph when l rear tire blew. Sidewall appears to have disintegrated. 1200 lb. Camper on, no known prev damage. Almost all miles freeway driving. *ak (dot number: db6447p tiresize: lt265/75 r)
ODI 741553
Sidewall
Right rear firestone steeltex (lt 265/r16) tire experienced a puncture and rapid deflation, side wall of tire appeared to part from main casing. *jb
ODI 561031
Sidewall
Rear sidewall split at point where tread attatches to sidewall. No puncture or abrasion at point where split occurred, and had not been hauling any load in bed of truck. . Had tire temporarily repaired, but was advised at the time to replace it for safety reasons.*ak (tiresize: lt26575r16)( dot number: tire size: lt26575r16 )
ODI 733111
Sidewall
Both front tires had sidewall bulges where the tires had started to seperate (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 )
ODI 733509
Sidewall
Tire sidewall bulged out seperating apart the full circumference of the tire. *ak (tiresize: p235/85r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/85r16 )
ODI 733515
Sidewall
While drivng approximately 65 mph right rear side tire blewout the sidewall. Tires were firestone steeltex r4s, p265/75r16, and the original tires of vehicle when first purchased. Vehicle was a ford truck, p250 pickup 2000 w/ 300 miles. *ak
ODI 868242
Sidewall
Consumer walked by vehicle and happened to notice a bubble the size of a grapefruit in the sidewall of the general grabber 16" tire, general tires was no assistance to consumer. *slc
ODI 870509
Sidewall
Sidewalls have bulges/not smooth, had one replaced by firestone, wondering about safety of the other three on vehicle and the spare. (tiresize: lt265/75rx)( dot number: tire size: lt265/75rx )
ODI 733024
Sidewall
Pe00040, orignal equipment on 2000, ford, f250, tire size lt265/75r16. Passenger's rear tire sidewall blewout, almost causing a crash. Contacted firestone, and firestone replace tire. So far no other problems with the other tires. *ak the tire separation was 360 degree completely around the tire. Firestone dealer believes the tire separation was caused by driving at too low tire pressure and on a flat. *yh
ODI 872226
Sidewall
Firestone, steeltex tires, lt265/75r16 lre were replaced with firestone, steeltex lt265/75r16 lrd tires which currently were being recalled. *ak
ODI 10063562
Sidewall
This truck has goodyear tires, size p23585r16 wrangler/ap. While driving tires suddenly went low. Consumer pulled over, and noticed sidewall separating. Ford has been contacted. *ak
ODI 876803
Sidewall
I have the same tires that are being recalled on the excursion and i was wondering if they are the same as on my truck. My tires seem to have lumps in the side walls. If they have not already been recalled, someone may want to look at them because it doesn't seem to me that would be very safe. Please give some sort of feedback on this. *ak
ODI 732027
Sidewall
Both my right and left front tires have developed sidewall failures-one at under 12000 miles and one at under 15000 miles. Tires have developed large sidewall bubbles or convexities of around 3 inches in diameter and 1 inch in height. Ford does not warranty the tires so i've had to deal with general tire. A person at the 800 phone number for general tire mentioned that this could be two isolated defects, perhaps a…
ODI 726169