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2000 Ford F-250 Tires Problems

50
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 50 stored complaint records:

  • 4 indicate a crash
  • 2 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire
  • 1 indicate a death

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi3
150–400k mi2
60–100k mi1
100–150k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • February 1, 2001

    Tires

    While driving during snowy weather the right rear tire exploded then the outer wall disentegrated causing the truck to loose control and go into a ditch(firestone steeltex a/t lt265/75r16). Nlm

    1 injury

    ODI 559571

  • November 19, 2000

    Tires

    While driving down the freeway at 70 mph i heard a loud pop pop pop as i confirmed it was my vehicle and proceeded to the right lane and to the shoulder of the road the left rear tire blew out causing the vehicle to fishtail . I was able to maintain control and stop safely . The firestone tire has a tread seperation idenical to the firestone tires on the eord explorers . I am concerned that these seperation problem…

    ODI 736621

  • November 10, 2000

    Tires

    I was driving on interstate [redacted]. George and ceder city utah going 65 miles per hour under snowing conditions and the right rear tire exploded without warning. The tread seperated from the inside wall and the side wall had 2 tairs down the entire sidewall to the rim. Please investigate this matter fully. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl tiresize: 265/75r/16)

    ODI 736157

  • October 27, 2000

    Tires

    We were traveling on the interstate at about 70 mph. Without warning the left rear tire blew out. The side wall separated from the tread around the total circumfrance of the tire.*ak (dot number: bm14974 tiresize: lt26575r16)

    ODI 735333

  • October 9, 2000

    Driveshaft · Front · Tires

    Vehicle vibrated uncontrollably at various speeds. Dealer has replaced driveshaft and tires, but vehicle continued to vibrate. Manufacturer has been notified. *ak

    ODI 873034

  • October 4, 2000

    Tires

    With less than 10,000 miles on the truck, i have had two of the tires break beads, causing the tires to loose their air pressure. Neither time caused major damage to the tire, or to the vehicle, but they have proved to be unreliable, and possibly dangerous. I have heard that they are being looked at for recall, and based on my limited experiences, i would have to agree with the recommendation. I feel very…

    ODI 733527

  • September 29, 2000

    Tires

    Blowout on interstate @ 72 mph, trailer being pulled jacknifed into the rear quaterpanel of truck, causing extensive damage!. *ak (dot number: vnw8 1xm tiresize: 265/75r16)

    Crash reported

    ODI 733322

  • September 25, 2000

    Tires

    Tire developed a bubble on the side and went down while i was driving.i was able to stop without an accident. (tiresize: p265-75-16)( dot number: tire size: p265-75-16 )

    ODI 733728

  • September 18, 2000

    Tires

    Tires originally began bouncing at 18000 miles--have had to shave tires to keep form bouncing-i was complaining about the tires before the recall but firestone was deaf and said the shaving voided my warranty--but they would not do anything-i explained i was scared of these tires--then the recall came and i began trying to get help--went to riverside ford after they became involved and contacted firestone again and…

    ODI 732921

  • September 18, 2000

    Tires

    The tire blewout on the freeway. Upon inspection it appeared to be no reason for the blowout other than tire failure. The sidewall at the tread line was completely seperated all the way around on the outside of the tire. I have pictures of the tire. Firestone would only honor the original warranty on this one tire. It was replaced at a prorated price with the same model. *ak( dot number: vnw8 1xl tire size:…

    ODI 732423

  • September 8, 2000

    Tires

    This tire was checked out by a tire store representative. I was told the tire was not ran low of air nor did run over anythingi had i had no early warning of this problem. *ak( dot number: tire size: 265-70r-16 )

    ODI 731507

  • September 1, 2000

    Disc · Electrical System · Tires

    We first had the front brakes pull right we had the truck in 2-3 times for that problem they finally fixed it. But now the brakes pull left. They do not know how to fix the problem. The engine/electrial problem. All of the sudden everything electical quits working. I didn't know how to classify this problem. They replace a module and it still happens. We are awaiting for them to fix again. On the tires one blew out…

    ODI 732999

  • August 26, 2000

    Tires

    On 8/26/2000 about 5:10 pm, i was driving southbound on the i-15 between barstow, ca and baker, ca with cruise control set to 70 mph when the front drivers side tire blew out. I felt the vehicle pull heavily to the right. I could not regain control of the steering. In addition, cruise control would not disengage when the brake pedal was tapped or stepped on heavily. I could not control the vehicle in any way. The…

    Crash reported · 3 injuries · 1 death

    ODI 732757

  • August 20, 2000

    Tires

    #1 bubbles appeared at about 11000 mi. #2 sidewall blew a flap about 6 in. Long along the bead and tore out the inner fender on the left rear wheel well. #3 tire was replacement for #1 or #2 after about3300 miles noticed vib noticed ridge around circumfrence of tire took to sears and had checked found to be defective. The tires came as original equip on f250 super duty 2000 ,model i've had general tires years ago…

    ODI 730019

  • July 10, 2000

    Tires

    The left front general grabber a.w. (*lt 235/85r/16/e) tire bulged out on the inside of the tire, the tire was replaced the next day, upon returning from a 2000 mile trip the other three tires had at least one bubble and some had two. Nlm

    ODI 558843

  • May 1, 2000

    Tires

    Original equipment on a 2000, ford f250, lt235/85r16 size. There is a bulge on left and front tire from inside out. Tires have been replaced.*ak consumer ws informed by continental to vehicle to authorized tire dealer for an adjustment or replacement, consumer does not want the same brand tires on vehicle, he believes tires to be a road hazard.*jb

    ODI 891256

  • November 16, 1999

    Tires

    I was traveling home from work ,when i felt a slight vibration in my drivers side front tire, not 3seconds later the tire exploded .i was able to mantain control of the truck and pull onto the center median of the interstate , when i got out to see what happened the tire had completely blown off the rim . I called for roadside assistance because i could not change the tire . After the spare was put i drove to the…

    Crash reported

    ODI 733079

  • November 1, 1999

    Rear · Tires

    Rear suspension too weak to carry truck body causing over travel on springs when driving with 500lbs or more in truck bed. My truck can equiped with a service body tool box.the tires were beginning to rub to underside of truck. Ford decided to replace suspennision with a larger capicity. I was stuck with the installation cost of $600.00 tires: my left front tire developed a sidewall blister the size of a softball in…

    ODI 730721

  • Tires

    While driving, the tire experienced tread separation. *jb

    ODI 10038608

  • 43,225 miles

    Tires

    Consumer states that while traveling at 55 mph rear passenger tire exploded from the inside out. Cause unknown. *ak

    ODI 10026283

  • Tires · Tread/Belt

    While traveling 70 mph and without any indication vehicle front tire separated. Please provide further information.*ak

    ODI 10022643

  • Tires

    While driving on a steel grate bridge, vehicle became very unstable, this happens at posted speed limit of 45mph. Ford said for me to contact firstone. Firestone said that all tires do this. Tire dealer agreed to prorate and exchange tires, but did not know if this would correct the problem.

    ODI 9005504

  • Gasoline · Manifold/Header/Muffler/Tail Pipe · Power Window Devices And Controls · Rotor · Seal · Tires

    Vehicle fails to stop properly when brakes are applied. Would shake and vibrate badly. Took vehicle to dealership, mechanic noticed rotors were warped, which caused the braking problem. Had them replaced after 10,000 miles.*ak engine stalls and oil leaks from the turbo into the inter cooler. Transmission does not shift. Tires began to bulge out, consumer did not specify kind of tires. Electric window motor failed.…

    ODI 891456

  • Tires

    When rotating the tires, tire on passenger's front side had a big bulge in inside of tire by the sidewall. Tire size lt23585r16. Original tire equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. Tire mileage is 26,000. Owner replaced the tire with the spare tire.*ak

    ODI 873593

  • Tires

    I took my truck to big o tires in sonora for the first tire rotation at 11,600 miles. The serviceperson told me i had "scalping" damage to my tires. I have never had a heavy load nor have i towed anything. I keep the proper tire pressure in the tires and check the pressure regularly. I feel the firestone steeltex radial a/t tires may have a defective problem resulting in the damage. I also have factory installed…

    ODI 733326