2001 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 48about this part
- Share
- 22%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 48 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford F-250, 22% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“Concerning tread separation on uniroyal liberator a/t lt 265/75r16 tire purchased from walmart on 092007,approx. 36,000 miles on tire. Used on 2001 Ford F-250,diesel, rear wheel drive. The tire has DOT marking as follows: DOT bfw8 c62u 0807, e range rated. On march 23 2011 while driving at 65 MPH I felt bad vibration and when safe, pulled off roadway to find the right rear tire to have a bulge on tread and side wall distortion. I have had this same failure from cooper tires which caused loss of control and destruction to quarter panel. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393830, filed 2011-03, 36,000 miles“Involved in a single vehicle rollover, caused by tire tread separation according to state police, tire tread came of, tire still has air in it, vehicle is totaled, found piece that came off tire is a (general ameritrac tr lt235/85r16) sustained major injuries due to rollover.”
NHTSA complaint #10274320, filed 2009-06, 18,371 miles“Consumer heard a banging noise while driving 55-65 MPH. Then, he pulled over to inspect the unknown sound, and noticed the left rear tire tread separated. Firestone stelltex, lt265/75r4s. As a result, rear fender was damaged. Firestone doesn't want to take responsibility of the incident because they said that the tires ran low on air pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10061128, filed 2004-04, 27,833 miles“While driving right rear passenger's side tire blew out. The tire was taken to the bridgestone where it was noticed that the left rear tire had a knot on it. Manufacturer told consumer to send the tires for replacement and the receipt for the repair of the vehicle. A letter was received by consumer stating the claim was denied.”
NHTSA complaint #10089941, filed 2004-08, 45,000 miles“While driving the front passenger side tire tread separated without warning. The consumer maintained control of the vehicle and was able to get off the road. Please provide additional information. A piece of the tire damaged the passenger side front fender and running board.”
NHTSA complaint #10101561, filed 2005-01, 64,918 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 2001 Ford F-250
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
7 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 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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