2002 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 22about this part
- Share
- 14%of 156 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 56,500miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 22 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford F-250, 14% of the 156 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 56,500 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 bought a set of new firestone destination at 285-75-r16. On july 24, 2007. Were I bought the tires they didn't have road hazard, and we didn't know that till they all ready had them on. The cost of those were $673.52. On november 5, 2007 I had a blow out going to work with one of the tires in front and I had to buy a brand new one. To replace that tire, it cost me $155.06 for a new one, and they would not give us a road hazard on that one sense we didn't buy it from them. Then on january 22, 2008 I had another flat blow out, on the back tire. …”
NHTSA complaint #10215836, filed 2008-01, 97,265 miles“At about 80miles into a 1,000 mile trip after a slight vibration the left rear tire (firestone steele tex a/t 265 75 r 16 lr-e tire violently lost its tread causing fender and light damage to vehicle and wrapping the loose tread around vehicle rear axle housing. Note tire still remained inflated.”
NHTSA complaint #10216292, filed 2008-01, 69,700 miles“While driving at 70 MPH vehicle trembled violently. Consumer parked and checked the vehicle, there was no noticeable problems. Consumer drove at highway speeds, and the trembling started again. Several seconds there was a loud explosion. Consumer examined the left rear tire and determined that tread had separated and wrapped around the axle.”
NHTSA complaint #10062984, filed 2004-03, 18,900 miles“The right front tire tread of the firestone steeltex a/t tire separated. The consumer's 2002 Ford F-250 only had 45800 miles on it. Consumer sent a letter to the rubber manufacturer's association on june 10, 2005, explaining to them the situation with the tires and how it damaged the vehicle when the incident happened.”
NHTSA complaint #10126899, filed 2005-06, 45,800 miles“Valve stem on left rear tire of Ford f250 failed. Failure occurred while entering parking lot so speed was less than 10 MPH. Temp was around 108. Tire replaced with full size spare. Tire was a michelin xradial lt lt265/75r16. Marking on valve stem was tr 600.”
NHTSA complaint #10233725, filed 2008-07, 82,776 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 2002 Ford F-250
23 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsEngine
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsSuspension
10 complaintsFuel system
8 complaintsOther or unknown
8 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsAir bags
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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