Ford F-350 SD Tires Problems
Owners have filed 247 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Ford F-350 SD across 24 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (36). The words owners use most often: “tread separation” (18% of reports).
- 247tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 14mention a crash
- 9mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 86%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tread separation: mentioned in 44 of 247 complaints (18%)
- Front tire: mentioned in 39 of 247 complaints (16%)
- Firestone steeltex: mentioned in 26 of 247 complaints (11%)
- Tires size: mentioned in 21 of 247 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 184 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 247 complaints, 14 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 9 an injury.
Ford F-350 SD tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 2 | 5% | — |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% | 34,000 |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% | 25,000 |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 3 | 1% | 25,048 |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 7 | 1% | 10,000 |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% | 32,000 |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% | 28,000 |
| 2013 F-350 SD | 1 | 11% | 6,100 |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 4 | 14% | 62,693 |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 6 | 14% | 40,000 |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 5 | 10% | 12,000 |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 3 | 16% | 52,000 |
| 2008 F-350 SD | 11 | 11% | 37,750 |
| 2007 F-350 SD | 4 | 16% | 34,875 |
| 2006 F-350 SD | 14 | 11% | 33,713 |
| 2005 F-350 SD | 16 | 7% | 33,140 |
| 2004 F-350 SD | 17 | 13% | 145,006 |
| 2003 F-350 SD | 15 | 11% | 54,279 |
| 2002 F-350 SD | 27 | 22% | 39,500 |
| 2001 F-350 SD | 34 | 22% | 42,934 |
| 2000 F-350 SD | 36 | 23% | 39,000 |
| 1999 F-350 SD | 27 | 19% | 72,200 |
| 1995 F-350 SD | 1 | 50% | 164,161 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires
Model years: 2018, 2019, 2020
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Risk: Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S10.
Tires:sidewall
Model years: 2016
Problem: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
Risk: A rapid loss of air or a tire rupture while the vehicle is being driven may cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S17.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
While on the interstate on Friday, the vehicle started violently shaking, and felt like I was driving on an egg-shaped tire. A Ford shop said the belt was separating from the driverâs side front tire, and they pulled it off and put the spare on. On Sunday, again on the interstate and maybe 100…
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350 equipped with Goodyear Tires, Tire Line: Wrangler All Terrain Adventure, Tire Size: LT275/70/R18, DOT Number: (N/A). While the contact's friend was driving 55 MPH, there was a blowout of the rear passengerâs side tire. The driver prevented a crash; however, the…
Factory Ford 20â wheels with Factory Installed Michelin 275/65 R20 LTX A/T2 tires. Tires have just under 30,000 miles on them and still have more than 50% tread. Tread wear is even. Tires have been rotated. Truck has 73,000 miles but had different wheels and tires for first 43,000 miles. I stored…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, it was discovered that the air pressure in all four tires were consistently decreasing; the contact also noticed corrosion around the rims and valve stems on each wheel. The low tire pressure warning light was…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350 SDs have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 247 owner complaints about tires for the Ford F-350 SD. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford F-350 SD tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Ford F-350 SD?
The most frequent phrase is “tread separation”, in 44 of 247 complaints, followed by “front tire” (39).
Other Ford F-350 SD problems
- Steering problems (1,091)
- Suspension problems (868)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (368)
- Electrical System problems (332)
- Power Train problems (288)
- Wheels problems (222)
- Engine problems (220)
- Fuel System, Diesel problems (197)
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