1997 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 42about this part
- Share
- 14%of 304 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 57,300miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 42 complaints about the tires of the 1997 Ford F-250, 14% of the 304 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 57,300 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“The right front tire shredded and came apart while driving at 50 MPH. The tire started bouncing. This almost caused consumer to lose control of vehicle. However, consumer was able to maintain control of vehicle, and steer it to the side of the road. Tire was replaced with a spare. Firestone was not willing to assist.”
NHTSA complaint #10099931, filed 2004-11, 49,000 miles“I heard a loud vibrating or thumping noise while driving. Stopped at a firestone in santa fe, where they showed me that layers of three of the tires were peeling off from the inside. I bought 4 new tires on the spot -- at just 26,000 miles on the truck. (tiresize: lt245/75r)( DOT number: tire size: lt245/75r )”
NHTSA complaint #734446, filed 2000-10“The following is the text of a letter that I sent to firestone on 8-10-2000. All that they did was send me form letter that didn't even apply to my tire. Can you assist in obtaining compensation?: in 1997, I purchased a new 1997 Ford F-250 extended cab lwb diesel truck (from valley Ford in oneonta, al). It came equipped with firestone steeltex radial a/t lt 235 85 r16 m/s tires.I was very careful to maintain the proper tire pressure and stay well under the rated carrying capacity at all times for safety reasons. …”
NHTSA complaint #733672, filed 2000-10“The contact owns a 1997 Ford f250 ld. While driving various speeds, the vibration of the spare tire rubs against and creates a hole in the rear fuel tank. The spare tire is securely mounted underneath the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer and they stated that the failure was not covered under the warranty. They refused to send anyone out to inspect the vehicle. The failure mileage was 57,300. Updated 11/17/08 updated 11/18/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10246641, filed 2008-10, 57,300 miles“The contact owns a 1997 Ford F-250 ld. The vehicle has milestone 1000r20, size 265-75/16 tires. The wires were exposed from the sides of the front driver side tires. A mechanic stated that they were unable to repair the tire because they were dangerous. The dealer where the tires were purchased was no longer in business. The purchase date was unknown. The tire failure mileage was 1,500. The current and failure mileages of the vehicle were 219,330. Updated 02-01-08 updated 02/01/08”
NHTSA complaint #10197887, filed 2007-07, 219,330 milesRelated recalls
- 97V187000Oct 29, 1997Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at…Covers: Ford F-250 1997, F Super Duty 1997, F-350 1997
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 16 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 17% |
| 2002 | 22 | 14% |
| 2001 | 48 | 22% |
| 2000 | 107 | 33% |
| 1999 | 107 | 18% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 42 | 14% |
| 1996 | 35 | 20% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1997 Ford F-250
34 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsSuspension
30 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsFuel system
29 complaintsSteering
23 complaintsElectrical system
19 complaintsBody and structure
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1997 Ford F-250
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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