2001 Ford E-450 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 44%of 16 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 28,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford E-450, 44% of the 16 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 28,500 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I just had a tire blowout/tread separation on a 2001 Ford e450 rv. The vehicle has 28000 miles and the treads show little wear. The tires are firestone steeltex radial r4s ii lt225/75 r 16 load range e. Upon inspection of the other tires, notices cracks on the sidewalls of all the remaining tires and a bubble on the sidewall of one tire. What are my actions in regards to replacement of these tires? Thanks.”
NHTSA complaint #10164958, filed 2006-08, 28,500 miles“I have a 2001 jayco 33' class c motor home on a Ford E-450 v-10 chassis. I was traveling on hi I 5 south about 45 miles from sacramento, at 65 MPH when the right rear dual tires blew out. The outside tire tread came off and flew onto the hawaii, the inside dual tread came off and wrapped around the axel. The tires are firestone steeltex lt/225/75r16. I have both complete treads and the inside is very smooth all the way around. I have what is left of the rest of the tires. I contacted Ford and firestone on sept. 19th and gave the same report. …”
NHTSA complaint #10039194, filed 2003-09, 47,400 miles“Multiple failures of nearly new nexen roadian lt tire used on two separate Ford E-450 limo/shuttle chassis. Four failures were experienced within a 6 month period, and included cord/tread/inner liner separation, bulging and related failures. One failure resulted in a blow-out at speed, one failure resulted in a serious and/or catastrophic bulge/separation, and the remaining failures were similar, but caught prior to becoming dangerous. The remaining two tires were replaced/discarded w/o observed failure. All tires were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10281269, filed 2009-08, 20,500 miles“Firestone steeltex lt22575r16 tread seperation. Tire pres:75psi, speed 65, temp:80f, road surface: smooth highway,. This is also the third tire failure on this rv. ( at work our Ford SUV has had three tire failures just like my rv)”
NHTSA complaint #10019151, filed 2003-05“I was driving down i94 in mpls, when the tire blew. I had 3 kids in the rv and a boat behind. Almost lost complete control of vehicle. Was able to steer rv to shoulder of road. The entire tire had been completed demolished. It looks like complete tread separation, similar to other firestone issues. Tire damaged underneath storage compartment of the rv, cost me $200 for emergency roadside repair, approx. $2000 in damage to vehicle, and cost of a new spare (which I haven't bought yet). I was travelling the speed limit, no road issues, no objects - nothing. …”
NHTSA complaint #765194, filed 2002-08Tires: 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% |
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About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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