1997 Ford E Series Tires Problems

“While driving 60 MPH and without warning, the rear passenger outer tire blewout, which resulted in tread separation, within the next 24 hours, the driver's side inner tire also blewout. Firestone had been notified.”

“We purchased a 1997 Ford e150 raised roof conversion van from jim o'neal Ford in sellersburg, indiana just across the border from louisville, kentucky. The conversion was by superior in louisville. We purchased that particular van because it was highly rated by Ford motor company as a conversion company. We drove the van for six years and just recently traded it in. It has 97,000 miles on it. The major problem we had with the van was with the front end. …”

“While driving about 60mph right front tire tread separated, causing tire to blowout and damage to fender well and nut guard. Dealer can not make a determination on ruined tire. Tire was a firestone steeltex radial, size p225/75r16, DOT number vd7lxa196, consumer states they are having problems with the other front tire, consumer feels he should be compensated for all seven tires.”

“Pe00020; the firestone steeltex tire experienced tread separation: while driving at 65 MPH tread on the outside driver's side rear tire came off. Driver was able to correct the problem. Vehicle was a 1997, Ford, f350. Tire size p22575r16, DOT # vd1l406. Original tire equipment. Tire mileage 21 685. Vehicle experienced property damage, on the second tread separation, the tire remained inflated on vehicle, at this time tires had 195000 miles.”

“This firestone tires lt225/75r16 DOT:vd1l1xd227. Tire was on a motorhome when tread began to separate. Tread caused damage to the motorhome itself. Firestone has been contacted. 3 other tires had bulges on them. When brake pedal is pushed, nothing happens.”