1999 Ford E-450 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 38about this part
- Share
- 52%of 73 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 17,434miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 38 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Ford E-450, 52% of the 73 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 17,434 miles. 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Firestone r4s blow out on right front tire of 1999 Ford f-450sd with coachman motor home mounted on frame. Unit not over loaded and proper air pressure maintained.checking I have found other tires with hair line cracks around where thread meets sidewall. I am replacing tires and will hold firestone tires while waiting for tires to be recalled .”
NHTSA complaint #10032550, filed 2003-08, 17,434 miles“My rv suffered a tire blowout and complete tred separation on the road on vacation. Damage was sustained to the under side of my rv by the tred wipping the rv as it separated. The tire had only 16,000 miles on it, was properly inflated and was going only about 55 MPH on normal dry pavement. The tire is a firestone steeltex radial r4s lt225/75 r16 load range e DOT vd1l 1xd 259 other numbers on tire 25439 ur bd99805-6 da180p d06l 06029.”
NHTSA complaint #10025448, filed 2003-07, 16,500 miles“Loud noise from motorhome while driving. Rear right tire (firestone steeltex r4s) had bulged and the tread had seperated from the tire, leaving the steel showing. It ripped the mud flap off and damaged the rear wheelwell. After replacing it, and less than 10 miles later, we heard a loud noise again. The rear left tire had a large bulge and the tread had seperated from it. A third tire also has a bulge.”
NHTSA complaint #10121725, filed 2005-05, 10,000 miles“Second disintegration of a firestone 225/75/r16e. Caused extensive damage to the compartment housing water pump, water service line, 120v electrical, 3/8 propane copper tubing to stove, water heater, furnace, etc. Motorhome is jayco, class c, new in 1999. Damage to outside paneling as well.”
NHTSA complaint #10064465, filed 2004-04, 71,750 miles“Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. As the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. The consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. The right rear tire exploded and what was left was 2 inch rings mounted on the rim, also the other tire looked as if it was partially deflated. This problem repeated, but this time the inner tire well and the exhaust system was damaged as a result.”
NHTSA complaint #10079816, filed 2004-06, 2,100 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 20% |
| 2016 | 2 | 12% |
| 2014 | 1 | 20% |
| 2011 | 1 | 14% |
| 2010 | 1 | 20% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
| 2007 | 1 | 8% |
| 2006 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 | 4 | 15% |
| 2003 | 3 | 17% |
| 2002 | 5 | 38% |
| 2001 | 7 | 44% |
| 2000 | 29 | 69% |
| 1999 | 38 | 52% |
| 1998 | 5 | 100% |
| 1997 | 7 | 39% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-450
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
7 complaintsWheels
3 complaintsEngine
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsFuel system
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-450
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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