2008 Ford F-150 Tires Problems

“I own a 2008 Ford F-150 lariat which is lightly used and never carries a load.the tires on my truck dry rotted by 5/19/11 and had to be replaced. Mileage was 18369, cost to me was $362.00. Now the new tires have done the same thing. I do not haul cargo or drive at excessive speeds. My current mileage is 31944 which means this set lasted just over two years and 13575 miles. I am concerned about the issue of a blowout and losing control of the truck on the highway due to the rollovers with pickup trucks. …”

“I bought a new Ford f 150 4x4 pickup 5/1/08 and have had 2 tires blow out. 1 turning around in a forest service camp ground and 1 on the freeway at 75 MPH. These tires have not been abused or mistreated in any way. The worst use they have seen is 20 miles at 35 MPH on an improved county gravel road.. I feel Ford motor company made an error putting passenger rated tires on a light truck. Especially a four wheel drive. Out of safety concern, and just plain got tired of buying replacements, I've had to replace all 5 tires with lt tires rated for pickup use at a cost of $800. …”

“2008 Ford f150 tires, within three months and 283 miles all four of the tires had tread separation and were replaced. ..updated 02/12/15 the consumer stated the tread separated on the replacement tires, as well.”

“Optional tires for Ford f-150s, lt275/65rx18, sold as an upgrade by dealers, are safety hazards in wet weather. Their holding ability is limited and in two wheel drive on rain slick street any power applied for climbing hills, coming out of turns, or entering fwys can result in rear end drift and skidding. Exceptional driver care must be exercised to avoid this happening. These tires should be sold as after market tires to address only specific requirements.”

“A faulty tire valve stem caused a flat tire on 2008 Ford f150 truck. The valve stem had cracks on both rear tires, which could have resulted in an accident. Had both valve stems replaced.”