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TiresPart report

1997 Ford F-250 SD Tires Problems

Complaints
3about this part
Share
8%of 39 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD, 8% of the 39 complaints for this model year.

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.

“Dt: 5th wheel camper had a total of 8 blow outs in less than 3 years. Consumer's vehicle had 3 blow outs in the last 3 months with less than 2,000 miles on the tires. The tires were manufactured by carlisle. Consumer was worried about 2 ply tires. Consumer was changing the tire size to an upgraded size and to 8 ply tire. Tires that blew out were carlisle and goodyear. Consumer had a 1997, damon, challenger. . They first set of tires had knots on them. Consumer has not contacted any of the dealerships that sold the tires. …”

NHTSA complaint #10126790, filed 2005-06

“Dt: approximately 4 months after purchasing a travel trailer consumer set out for a trip and the tires began blowing out about 200 miles after they started. Three of the tires blew out on this trip from kentucky to nevada. The sidewalls blew out, and only the rims were left. Consumer contacted goodyear, and was told there was no recall. But there was a better tire he could purchase. Dealership where he purchased the vehicle told him they weren't responsible for the tires. Before this happened consumer made sure there was enough air in the tires, and the load wasn't too heavy. …”

NHTSA complaint #10125876, filed 2005-06

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
202413%
202243%
202111%
202021%
201940%
201720%
201541%
201315%
201224%
201187%
201026%
200914%
2008129%
200747%
2006166%
200572%
2004177%
20031810%
20022510%
20013914%
20004017%
19992912%
199738%
1996218%

Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250 SD

Engine cooling
11 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
8 complaints
Vehicle speed control
7 complaints
Electrical system
6 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Fuel system
3 complaints
Air bags
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Wheels
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250 SD

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.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology