2003 Ford F-350 SD Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 11%of 132 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 54,279miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD, 11% of the 132 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 54,279 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 have a set of kuhmo tires - road venture at 285/75 -16 which experienced the same defects as the kuhmo road venture tires currently being recalled (which is sidewall delamination and then blowout) but my tires do not fall under the current recall. These tires are less than 2 years old and I no longer feel safe on them - I will replace them in 2 days. I think that all kuhmo tires of this line should be looked at.”
NHTSA complaint #10276901, filed 2009-07, 127,400 miles“Purchased 4 lt continental conitrac 275/70r18 tires/Ford oem wheels from barney's tire and wheel in temecula, ca for my 2003 f350 Ford truck. These tire and wheels were in new condition. June 2, 2011 I had dinsaur tire located in calimesa ca replace the left front tire due to tire separation. Neither I or dinosaur tire were aware of the continental tire recall. March 22, I had the left rear tire separate and again contacted dinosaur tire to schedule a replacement. Again, they were unaware of the recall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10452913, filed 2012-03, 209,475 miles“Tire failure. Destroyed my outer fender on 2003 f350 dually damaged included, outer fender, inner fender, damage to the bed of the truck, and damage to the support brackets. Bought this truck used about a month ago. Not sure when the tires were purchased. Mileage on tires is an assumption”
NHTSA complaint #10874730, filed 2016-06, 46,100 miles“Tire explosion and tread separation bf goodrich rugged trail t/a tire (lt 265/75/16 e). Properly inflated on the read of Ford f350 truck. Traveling 55 MPH with clear road conditions, no road hazard encountered. Tire has legal tread depth & even tread wear 54, 279 miles. Tread separation caused extensive damage to left rear of truck. Traveling south on j14 near byron, ca.”
NHTSA complaint #10268979, filed 2009-05, 54,279 miles“Truck starts to have a vibration and at higher speed gets worse by the time you think it may be a bad tire you may get pulled over before it blows out or it blows doing extensive vehicle damage before you get stopped. Between 04/15/09 to 08/16/12 I purchased 6 uniroyal laredo 265/75r16 tires for 2003 f-350 Ford truck. On 9/15/2910 a tire separated and had a huge knot and adjusted with a new tire. On 8/16/2012 another tire separated and had a knot it was replaced and adjusted with a new tire. Since 2012 every one of the 6 tires has separated and had a knot. …”
NHTSA complaint #10726093, filed 2015-06, 250,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10028404Dec 1, 2013Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after…
Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 4 | 2% |
| 2017 | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 1 | 11% |
| 2012 | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 | 3 | 16% |
| 2008 | 11 | 11% |
| 2007 | 4 | 16% |
| 2006 | 14 | 11% |
| 2005 | 16 | 7% |
| 2004 | 17 | 13% |
| 2003 | 15 | 11% |
| 2002 | 27 | 22% |
| 2001 | 34 | 22% |
| 2000 | 36 | 23% |
| 1999 | 27 | 19% |
Other parts of the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
51 complaintsFuel system
24 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford F-350 SD
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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