2000 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 107about this part
- Share
- 33%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 50,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 107 complaints about the tires of the 2000 Ford F-250, 33% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 50,000 miles. 8 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.
“While driving a 2000 F-250 Ford pickup right rear firestone tire blew out. We had over $3,000 damages to the box and exhaust of the pickup. We replaced tire ourselves and insurance paid for damages to pickup. We have pictures and insurance company has pictures and still have what was left of the tire that blew out. Do not have parts of pickup that were replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #10193448, filed 2007-06, 121,900 miles“While driving at 70 MPH consumer heard a flapping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. After coming to a stop consumer discovered that the sidewall ruptured on the left rear tire. Dealer examined the tire and claimed that there was nothing wrong with the tire . Consumer found out that several Ford f250 models have experienced the same tire failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10061042, filed 2004-03, 34,200 miles“While driving at 35 MPH spare tire carrier cable located underneath the vehicle broke. As a result, the spare tire fell off in a residential area. The cables end had come of due to the rusting and fracturing of the cable at the end piece which was cast onto the cable end. The consumer was told by a Ford service department that these failures were a common problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10065217, filed 2004-04, 10,000 miles“While driving 55 MPH a loud noise was heard from rear. The vehicle started shaking violently. The consumer was able to maintain control of the vehicle, and pulled over. The consumer noticed that the right passenger side tire tread separated from the wheel. The driver called roadside assistance to change tire. Firestone, steeltex radial ltd. (right rear tire lost its tread/belt)”
NHTSA complaint #10072050, filed 2004-06, 50,000 miles“Failure of firestone steeltex light truck tire. The left rear of the vehicle had collapsed. The tire had separated and replaced all 4 tires. The truck was damage. The consumer requested reimbursement for the damaged done to his vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10103275, filed 2004-12, 49,579 milesTires: 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 2000 Ford F-250
48 complaintsBrakes
38 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsElectrical system
24 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
23 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsEngine
10 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2000 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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology