2002 Ford F-250 SD Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 25about this part
- Share
- 10%of 245 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 25 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford F-250 SD, 10% of the 245 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,500 miles. 3 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-5 california 100 temp. 2002 Ford super duty truck, camper, trailer 60-65 MPH rear left tire tread came away from tire core no air loss. No accident firestone steeltex a/t 265/75r/16 change on side of road. Tire mileage 37,000. Body damage to rear of truck at fender well. I am now talking (filing claim) with firestone on covering truck damage and replacement of tire. Will keep tire until all is resolved.”
NHTSA complaint #10086632, filed 2004-08, 37,000 miles“While driving north on I-270 in maryland, my rear passenger tire blew out. The tread had separated from the tire wall. Other three tires are showing cracking on the walls.”
NHTSA complaint #10018476, filed 2003-05, 13,852 miles“While driving southbound on I-25 in ft. Collins, my left front tire blew out, at freeway speeds, for no reason. I did not hit anything or go off-roading at all. I own a 2002 Ford f250 powerstroke, short bed crew cab 4x4. The tire was a firestone steeltex. The tire was blown into three pieces: left, right and a complete circular section od tread. My brakes were torn apart, as well as my surrounding plastic trim pieces. My daughter and myself were very scared, but happy that nothing worse happened. Firestone tires were responsible for the mishap. …”
NHTSA complaint #10086096, filed 2004-08, 17,500 miles“Firestone tire failure, tire flew apart like a recap, and separated from the steel belt causeng twenty eight hundred dollars in damage to my 2002 Ford f250 crew cab lariet. The tire had lots of tread left on it, it was about half worn? The tire did not go flat, but the tread seperated and slaped around as I was trying to come to a stop and damage in driver side fender/hood/and runing board. I feel these tire are very dangerous and I am removing them from my truck, two of the back tires on my truck are new and I do not feel safe with them so I will be taking them off.”
NHTSA complaint #10086343, filed 2004-08, 63,000 miles“All incidents involving big o at truck tires: 6/11/12 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 12/31/12 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 3/12/14 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 4/11/14 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 7/29/14 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 3/26/15 tread separation. No damage to vehicle or crash. 5/29/15 tread separation. Heavy damage to quarter panel of vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10759010, filed 2015-08, 269,580 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 2002 Ford F-250 SD
101 complaintsBrakes
30 complaintsElectrical system
29 complaintsVehicle speed control
14 complaintsSteering
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
5 complaintsSeat belts
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-250 SD
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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