2001 Ford F-250 SD Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 14%of 288 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 40,288miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD, 14% of the 288 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 40,288 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“I was driving my 2001 f250 Ford truck and pulling a trailer. I was traveling at a speed of 60 MPH on a two- lane hwy. I had just checked all the tires for correct air pressure before leaving home since I was taking a load of pigs to market. Without warning, suddenly I was in an uncontrollable jerk left into the oncoming lane. Fortunately, I was able to gain control just in time to avoid a head-on collision as my truck went into the ditch and stopped. …”
NHTSA complaint #10228130, filed 2008-05, 23,400 miles“Driving my truck on highway. The spare tire cable broke the tire went under a trailer and bent two rims and the axle. I bought the truck new has 60,900 miles the spare has never been of the truck.”
NHTSA complaint #10355433, filed 2010-09, 6,900 miles“Driving 2001 Ford f250 4x4 on I-10 freeway at approximately 75 MPH. When the left front tire (firestone steeltex lt265/75r16e a/t) which failed due to tread separation. This failure of the tire resulted inloss of control of the vehicle and moderate damage to the vehicle. The tire had approx. 39,450 miles of use. There were no injuries or other property damage. All 4 tire have been replaced and I have possession on the damaged tire.”
NHTSA complaint #10116412, filed 2005-04, 39,450 miles“Firestone steeltex 265 75 r16 tire tread seperated at highway speed. Tread left the tire body intact as an approximately 6 foot long piece. The remaining tire ply and body still held air though rolled rather out of control. The tire tread damaged the rear fender, tailpipe, spash guard and bed of my truck (approx $1400 damage). I still have the failed tire tread though the tire body was disposed of by the replacement tire dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10088371, filed 2004-08, 32,850 miles“While traveling on turnpike at 75 MPH left front tire tread separated on my steeltex a/t lt265/75r16 load range e tires causing my vehicle to immediately shift to the left across 2 lanes and almost hitting center median wall, caused $2900.00 damage to my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10082346, filed 2004-07, 42,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 | 4 | 3% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2020 | 2 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2017 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 4 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 5% |
| 2012 | 2 | 4% |
| 2011 | 8 | 7% |
| 2010 | 2 | 6% |
| 2009 | 1 | 4% |
| 2008 | 12 | 9% |
| 2007 | 4 | 7% |
| 2006 | 16 | 6% |
| 2005 | 7 | 2% |
| 2004 | 17 | 7% |
| 2003 | 18 | 10% |
| 2002 | 25 | 10% |
| 2001 | 39 | 14% |
| 2000 | 40 | 17% |
| 1999 | 29 | 12% |
| 1997 | 3 | 8% |
| 1996 | 2 | 18% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250 SD
91 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsSteering
21 complaintsSeat belts
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
11 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsEngine
8 complaintsFuel system
7 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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.
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