Ford F-350 Tires Problems
Owners have filed 382 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Ford F-350 across 18 model years. The 2000 model year has the most (114). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (19% of reports).
- 382tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 22mention a crash
- 14mention 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.
- Tire size: mentioned in 72 of 382 complaints (19%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 54 of 382 complaints (14%)
- Firestone steeltex: mentioned in 42 of 382 complaints (11%)
- Original equipment: mentioned in 29 of 382 complaints (8%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 95 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 382 complaints, 22 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 14 an injury.
Ford F-350 tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 F-350 | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2012 F-350 | 1 | 1% | 36,575 |
| 2011 F-350 | 5 | 4% | 18,250 |
| 2009 F-350 | 2 | 7% | 92,000 |
| 2008 F-350 | 5 | 4% | 115,500 |
| 2007 F-350 | 4 | 11% | 2,500 |
| 2006 F-350 | 6 | 4% | 58,034 |
| 2005 F-350 | 2 | 2% | 85,500 |
| 2004 F-350 | 11 | 7% | 42,500 |
| 2003 F-350 | 7 | 8% | 63,800 |
| 2002 F-350 | 20 | 17% | 61,043 |
| 2001 F-350 | 31 | 19% | 32,830 |
| 2000 F-350 | 114 | 38% | 58,831 |
| 1999 F-350 | 93 | 23% | 104,000 |
| 1998 F-350 | 4 | 33% | 65,315 |
| 1997 F-350 | 29 | 19% | 79,000 |
| 1996 F-350 | 28 | 22% | 63,423 |
| 1995 F-350 | 19 | 14% | 127,028 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires
Model years: 2004
Problem: Certain lariat and king ranch model pickup trucks fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 120, "tire selection and rims for motor vehicles other than passenger cars." some trucks were inadvertently equipped with an incorrect load range tire. This would result in incorrect tire load ratings for the stated vehicle axle gross axle weight rating. Also, the tire may be inflated above the dot listed inflation pressure.
Risk: If a tire was operated in an over-loaded or over-inflated condition, the tire may rupture resulting in a rapid air loss, which can cause a crash without warning.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace any incorrect load range tires. Additionally, if any tire required replacement, it is recommended that the wheel lug nut torque be checked within 500 miles after any tire replacement. Owner notification began on may 21, 2004. Owners should contact. Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Tires:bead
Model years: 1997
Problem: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between september 1, 1996, and july 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Risk: The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Fix: Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
On [XXX], I rented a Class C motorhome from Cruise America at their Duluth, Georgia branch (Reservation #[XXX]). When I picked up the vehicle, the Cruise America employee pointed to a handwritten note taped over the tire pressure warning light on the dashboard that said: âignore tire sensor.â…
GT Radial Adventuro AT3, 275/70R-18 Load Range E The tire exploded at 65mph while pulling a trailer. I still have what is left of it. The debris flying off the vehicle into traffic and the need to pull completely off the road. The sharp reduction of speed in traffic on a 4 lane divided highway. The…
1. The tread seperated from the tire at 60mph on highway. small vibration prior to incident. 2. Extremely dangerous to all. Vehicle was towing loaded horse trailer, middle lane. 3. Tried to bring up to Michelin corporate with little help available. 4. I will be taking tire to vender/dealer for…
My truck has the death wobble for the second time. I took it to Red McCombs Ford in San Antonio, Texas and they charged me to fix what is an inherently bad design flaw in the F350 that I own. The wobble stopped and has now reappeared. The death wobble is real. I want it fixed for free or I want…
[XXX] tire on passengerâs rear began to have significant vibration while towing 16,000 lb. fifth-wheel RV. Stopped and visually/tactilely determined unusual wear pattern so went to commercial tire shop in Pahrump, NV. Their inspection determined tread separation rendering the tire unusable so we…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford F-350s have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 382 owner complaints about tires for the Ford F-350. 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 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?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 72 of 382 complaints, followed by “tread separation” (54).
Other Ford F-350 problems
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