2000 Ford F-250 Tread/Belt Problems

May 1, 2017

Tread/Belt

Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-250 equipped with continental general (na) tires, size: 265/75/r16 (na). While driving 60 mph, the tread separated from the rear tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who confirmed that the tread separated from the passenger side front and rear tire. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle failure mileage, tire failure…

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ODI 10994196

December 5, 2008

Tires · Tread/Belt

The tread came off rear tire and caused damage to the vehicle. The cooper discoverer atr lt285/75r16, the year of the tires is 2005. *tr

ODI 10252753

April 18, 2008

Tread/Belt

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250. The contact owns a tire business and has had ten nankang mudstar radial tires, size 305/70r16 (na) returned by customers. The tires are coming apart with very low mileages. The contact spoke with the manufacturer and was informed that they would assist. As of april 18, 2008, the manufacturer has not assisted. The contact has all the records for each tire that was replaced. No…

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ODI 10224926

October 20, 2007

Tread/Belt

Tire began to bounce at 40 mph. Return to retailer and found that tire was separating. Replace 2 tires under warranty,later 1 more tire did same . Realtor was ask if this was problem. Not a problem, installer stated they had seem many. *tr

ODI 10208395

July 9, 2007

Bead · Tread/Belt

Tl*the contact owns a 2000 ford f250 pickup. While driving 50 mph and pulling a fifth wheel, the contact felt a vibration. A second later, she heard a loud bump and then a bang. She pulled over and noticed that the tread separated and damaged the rear passenger side fender. The current and failure mileages were 54,098. The purchase date of the vehicle was unknown. Updated 02-01-08 *bf updated 02/01/08 *tr

ODI 10198408

June 8, 2006

Tread/Belt

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 70 mph the front driver side tire tread separated without warning, resulting in damage to the fender. The vehicle was maneuvered off the road and the tire was changed. Both the tire and vehicle dealer were alerted.

ODI 10160138

August 6, 2004

Tread/Belt

Firestone tire, steeltex a/t, 265/75r16 123 1200, dot# vnw8lxl2301. While traveling on the highway at 70 mph tread separated from the van, causing the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. The tire was still in tact, but the tread was gone. *ak *sc *jb

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 10087451

June 4, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 55 mph the tread of the consumer's 2000 ford f250 separated from the driver's side rear tire causing damage to the fender. *nm *sc *jb

ODI 10113732

June 1, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 55 mph the driver's side rear tire tread on the consumer's 2000 ford f250 sd separated causing damage to the rear fender. *nm *jb

ODI 10115634

May 4, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 55 mph a loud noise was heard from rear. The vehicle started shaking violently. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. The driver called roadside assistance to change tire. Firestone, steeltex radial ltd. *ak (right rear tire lost its tread/belt) *sc

ODI 10072050

April 24, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving 70 mph t driver side rear tires tread separated. As a result, driver lost control, but immediately regained control. *ak

ODI 10071797

March 22, 2004

Tread/Belt

While driving at 65 mph the drivers side rear tire blew out. This caused the driver to pull off the road. The driver changed the tire. Firestone steeltex a/t, size 265/75/r16. *ak the consumer purchased four new tires. *sc *jb

ODI 10065223

September 3, 2003

Tread/Belt

While driving at 75 mph the consumer felt the steering wheel vibrating. The vehicle slowed down and the consumer continued with the trip. Consumer stopped at a firestone dealership to find that two of the tires, front driver side and rear passenger's side were about to separate. 2 tires were replaced free of charge and the spare tire was put on the vehicle. One tire was bought to replace to have all four tires the…

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ODI 10038548

July 22, 2003

Tread/Belt

Vehicle suffered two tire failures.*mr. The tire tread seperated. *ts *jb

ODI 10044525

April 20, 2003

Tread/Belt

While driving 60 mph the left rear tread separated from the tire. *nlm

ODI 10019429

December 16, 2002

Tread/Belt

Vehicle suffered tire tread separation.*mr while driving the tread separated from the tire. The consumer sent the tire to the manufacturer. *ph *nlm

ODI 10046447

September 1, 2002

Tread/Belt

Had just completed driving 280 miles on i-10 and temperature was approx. 100 degrees. Tires were at 80 psi and had been checked prior to trip. Exited off i-[redacted] and then onto another secondary road. Had just accelerated to 45 mph when i heard loud banging noise and and felt back end vibrate. Pulled off road and stopped within 100 yards. Found that right rear tire tread had completely separated from mounted…

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ODI 766635

August 16, 2002

Tread/Belt

Tread separated and damaged rear fender. Tire did not deflate, other tires show signs of rippling in sidewall and appear to be defective. Tires still have very good tread depth. Dealership has rotated and maintained tires on schedule. This tire was not covered on recent recall. How can i receive due process on this matter.*ak

ODI 765937

May 13, 2002

Tread/Belt

Original tires on a ford f250 2000, r4x2 l265/75r16 dotvnw81xm349. Towing and trailing at 65 mph left rear tires tread came completely off. Consumer kept control and came to a stop. Please provide any further information.*ak

ODI 8012218

April 14, 2002

Tread/Belt

While driving at highway speeds, the firestone steeltex at tire tread completely separated from right rear tire, tire did not deflate. This caused fender to curl up and mudflaps to be torn out. Dealer has not seen vehicle. *ak *yd

ODI 8007556

August 30, 2001

Tread/Belt

Tread separation on highway caused total loss of vehicle. *ak (tiresize: 265/75 r16) (tiresize: 265/75 r16)

Crash reported · 2 injuries

ODI 751479

August 28, 2001

Tread/Belt

I was traveling eastbound on i-10 @ monroe st. In indio, california at approximately 65 mph. I felt the truck start to shake and vibrate, immediately started slowing down. I looked in my mirror and saw the tread come off . Within 1 - 2 seconds, i heard a loud explosion when the tire blew up. As all this was happening, i was pulling off the road and stopping. When i did get stopped, i had traveled approximately 1/8…

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ODI 753747

July 6, 2001

Tread/Belt

Tire sidewall belw out without warning. Completely destroyed the outside sidewall. The rest of the tire is intact. *ak (dot number: vnw81xl299 tiresize: lt265/75r1)

ODI 750537

May 1, 2001

Tread/Belt

Pee 020; consumer was traveling about 70mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulder and noticed that the right rear tread separated. Also, left rear tire had a bubble. Firestone, rs4 lt2657516. *ak

ODI 895179

October 18, 2000

Tread/Belt

Pe00040; tire tread separation: while driving about 70 mph, tread on the rear passenger's sidefirestone steeltex radial at tire came off. Driver was able to maintain control of vehicle. Tire size lt26575r16. Original tire equipment on a 2000, ford, f250. Tire mileage 2,082. Firestone was called about the tire. .*ak dot # vdw81xl2800. *slc

ODI 873678