2003 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 17%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 131,681miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford F-250, 17% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 131,681 miles. 2 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 had lt265/75r16 bf goodrich tires on my truck, with only approx. 12,000 miles on them, the truck does not get driven but once a week. Traveling on the interstate when the passenger front tire exploded. I was able to control the truck and get it off the road without hitting anyone. But my truck sustained $3800.00 in damage. I filed claim with michelin and sent them the tire, they denied the claim that I must have hit something very hard and that caused the tire to split on the inside lining which then caused the blow out. …”
NHTSA complaint #10732485, filed 2015-07, 197,776 miles“In june 2003, I purchased a new 2003 Ford f250. It had firestone steeltex r4s lt 265/75 r16 tires on it. On march 16, 2004, the rear driver's side tire went completely flat as I was sitting at a red light. I pulled over to the side of the road and found that the tire had a rip across the side wall approximately 5 inches long. The tires (and truck) have less than 12,000 miles on them. I called Ford, and they referred me to a local firestone dealer. …”
NHTSA complaint #10062536, filed 2004-03, 11,400 miles“This is the second goodyear wrangler (kevlar) tire that has blown out completely with in a year. The first time a mesquite thorn caused the entire side to blow out; last week it was a little rock that caused separation and blow out again. For as much as these tires cost they are a danger when a little thing like a thorn or rock causes a complete separation. Discount tire even said they have never seen such a separation.”
NHTSA complaint #10178042, filed 2007-01, 142,900 miles“The vehicle shakes really badly which makes it hard to control the vehicle. Vehicle has been taken to the dealer three times. The consumer received a letter from the manufacturer stating that tires were outside the road force specifications.”
NHTSA complaint #10026639, filed 2003-07, 10 miles“On 10/11/14 we were traveling from our home in havelock, nc to the charlotte area. With about 20 minutes into the trip we felt a violent vibration and then the rear passenger tire blew! Miraculously, my husband was able to pull his Ford F-250 pickup to the side of the road and thankfully no one was hurt! The tire was flat with much of the tread separated from the tire. Also, significant damage was caused to the wheel well of the truck because of the blowout. After having allstate motor club come and assist us, and replace the blowout, we were on our road again. …”
NHTSA complaint #10650946, filed 2014-10Tires: 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 2003 Ford F-250
24 complaintsBrakes
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsFuel system
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
12 complaintsSteering
11 complaintsVehicle speed control
8 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsBody and structure
5 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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