2003 Ford E550 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 14%of 66 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 47,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford E550, 14% of the 66 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 47,500 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.
“Since may 2nd, 2003 have had farm truck, f550 6.0 liter diesel 4x4 cab & chassis, into dealer six (6) times for a problem with 6.0 liter diesel motor, have asked twice to fix leaking transmission/transfer case and have complained once about severe front end shake (to which no responce was made and after discovering Ford had installed drive position only tires on front axle, replacement was made with proper steering tires). Truck used for long distance transportation of hay, straw, cattle and machinery. …”
NHTSA complaint #10031141, filed 2003-08, 18,300 miles“Ford factory installed left front tire had tread seperation at ~70mph in apache county route 15 in arizona, a two lane road. Fortunate there was no traffic or could have been fatal, took entire road to regain control. Caused significant damage to my 2003 f250 est >$1000, flail type damage to fender (it ripped the bottom of the fender from the bolts and rolled the steel fender up into the well), damaged the bumper, well, etc. Easily could have cut brake lines and sensors, and could have reached the engine compartment components including steering. …”
NHTSA complaint #10127647, filed 2005-07, 42,000 miles“I have had two carlisle tire failures on my weekend warrior 3705 slc 5th wheel trialer. On the first one I noticed the tread separating from the side wall before it actually blew out. Carlisle replaced it at10% cost to me. The second blew out while I was pulling. They are 22575r15's.”
NHTSA complaint #10037003, filed 2003-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 9 | 14% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford E550
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsElectrical system
8 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsAir bags
6 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
5 complaintsBrakes
3 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford E550
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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