2009 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 7%of 54 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 7,548miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2009 Ford F-250, 7% of the 54 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 7,548 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“2009 Ford F-250. Consumer writes in regards to vehicle tires issue. The consumer stated the tread separated from the right front tire, as he was driving 60 MPH. A piece of the tread actually came off the tire and the remaining tread separated from the tire. The tread separation caused damage to the trucks front bumper, passenger side running board and wheel cover in addition to other damage. On july 5, 2014 a second tire tread separated as the consumer was driving 70 MPH and caused significant damage to his truck, again.”
NHTSA complaint #10626718, filed 2014-08“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250 equipped with bf goodrich tires, tire line: rugged terrain, tire size: lp 275/70/r18 and the DOT number was not available. The contact stated that the front driver side and passenger side tire tread prematurely separated causing both tires to fail at different points in time. A tire repair shop due to the contact indicating that the extensive nature of the tread separation caused damages to the fender, headlights, and the front frame inspected the tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #11012364, filed 2017-08“The contact owns a 2009 Ford F-250 equipped with bf goodrich lt commercial tires, line size 275/70/r18. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the front passenger side tire tread separated. Also, the contact mentioned that the same failure occurred on the rear passenger side tire. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure who did not offer any assistance. The tires were replaced. The failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 39,770.”
NHTSA complaint #10477219, filed 2012-09Related service bulletins
- 10038950Apr 14, 2011Ford: some continental tires might have uneven wear, vibration, or the possible tread detachment. 2008-2009 f250/f350. *rm updated 8/3/11.
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 2009 Ford F-250
32 complaintsSuspension
28 complaintsWheels
6 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsOther or unknown
4 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsElectronic stability control
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2009 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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