NHTSA owner reports · September 18, 2026 snapshot.
Tires complaints
10 reportsClear category filter198,400 miles · May 28, 2009
Tires
DISCOVERER A/T TIRES SIZE LT265/75R16 CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TREAD COMPLETELY PEELED OFF. HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 70 DEGREES F. TIRES HAD ABOUT 23,000 MILES ON THEM. 1-2 YEARS PREVIOUSLY, THE SAME TYPE TIRE ON OPPOSITE WHEEL DEVELOPED A BULGE IN THE SI…
Read full complaint
DISCOVERER A/T TIRES SIZE LT265/75R16 CATASTROPHICALLY FAILED WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEED. TREAD COMPLETELY PEELED OFF. HAD ONLY BEEN DRIVING FOR 30 MINUTES AND OUTSIDE TEMPERATURE WAS 70 DEGREES F. TIRES HAD ABOUT 23,000 MILES ON THEM. 1-2 YEARS PREVIOUSLY, THE SAME TYPE TIRE ON OPPOSITE WHEEL DEVELOPED A BULGE IN THE SIDEWALL AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10270248
10,800 miles · Nov 12, 2007
Tires
I HAD 2 FAILURES WITH THE FIRST ABOUT 9/21/07 AND THE SECOND 10/6/07. THE VEHICLE IS A 1991 F250 HD AND IS OCCASIONALLY USED TO HAUL A SLIDE-IN CAMPER. ON BOTH OCCASIONS I HAD THE CAMPER ON THE TRUCK, LOADING THE TRUCK TO NEAR THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE TIRES BUT NOT OVER TO MY KNOWLEDGE. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE TIRE PRESSURE WA…
Read full complaint
I HAD 2 FAILURES WITH THE FIRST ABOUT 9/21/07 AND THE SECOND 10/6/07. THE VEHICLE IS A 1991 F250 HD AND IS OCCASIONALLY USED TO HAUL A SLIDE-IN CAMPER. ON BOTH OCCASIONS I HAD THE CAMPER ON THE TRUCK, LOADING THE TRUCK TO NEAR THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE TIRES BUT NOT OVER TO MY KNOWLEDGE. IN BOTH INSTANCES THE TIRE PRESSURE WAS CHECKED BEFORE LEAVING THE HOUSE, WERE WE TRAVELING A MODERATE SPEED, ABOUT 55 MPH, AND IT WAS COOL. IN BOTH CASES I NOTICED A VIBRATION BUT BEFORE I COULD EFFECT A SUBSTANTIAL RESPONSE THE TIRE EXPLODED. THE TRUCK REMAINED IN CONTROL BUT THERE WAS SUBSTANTIAL DAMAGE TO THE TRUCK. THE TIRES WERE ON THE REAR SO THERE WAS DAMAGE TO BOTH SIDES. THE FIRST TIME I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED BY THE DEALER AND HE GAVE ME OVER A 50% CREDIT, REFLECTING THE AMOUNT OF TREAD LEFT ON THE TIRE. THE SECOND TIME I HAD THE TIRE REPLACED WITH A DIFFERENT BRAND AND KEPT THE OLD TIRE FOR INSPECTION. *TR
NHTSA ODI #10208696
Mileage unknown · Jun 4, 2001
Tires
TREAD STARTED COMING OFF TIRE. REMOVED BEFORE BLOWOUT. LOCAL DEALER CONTACTED BUT "NO RECALL PROGRAM ON THAT SIZE". SEEMS TO BE SAME PROBLEM AS WITH 235/75/R15'S. *AK (TIRESIZE: 235/85/R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: 235/85/R16 )
NHTSA ODI #746390
Mileage unknown · May 18, 2001
Tires
CONSUMER WAS TRAVELING 58-59MPH AND PASSENGER'S REAR TIRE TREAD SEPARATED. ONLY WARNING WAS THAT VEHICLE SWAYED FORM SIDE TO SIDE. TREAD WAS HITTING REAR OF WHEEL WELL AND RUNNING WELL. VEHICLE HAD OVER $2407.00 WORTH OF DAMAGE. TIRE SIZE P265/75R16, APRROXIMATELY 3500, AFTERMARKET TIRES.*AK *JB
NHTSA ODI #888588
Mileage unknown · Feb 14, 2001
TiresCrash
WHILE DRIVING, CONSUMER HEARD A LOUD NOISE AND PULLED OFF TO SIDE OF ROAD, FOUND FRONT REAR FIRESTONE TIRE HAD EXPERIENCED TREAD SEPARATIONH, TIRE SIZE P235/85R16, DOT VN0RTWT241. *SLC
NHTSA ODI #880582
Mileage unknown · Jan 21, 2001
Tires
RIGHT REAR TIRE SEPARATED THEN BLEW, THROWING THE TIRE CAP AROUND ,DAMAGING FENDER, SHOCK, MUFFLER AND WHEEL WELL SUPPORTS AS WELL AS OUR NERVES TRYING TO MAINTAIN CONTROL.*AK (DOT NUMBER: ? TIRESIZE: 255/85R16)
NHTSA ODI #739728
Mileage unknown · Nov 1, 2000
Tires
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEWOUT AND SHREDDED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE INNER FENDER, TIRES SHOWED SIGNS OF SEPARATION OF THE TREAD (FIRESTONE STEELTEX LT23585R16). NLM
NHTSA ODI #556520
Mileage unknown · Oct 14, 2000
Electrical SystemService Brakes, HydraulicTires
FRONT TIRE WEARING UNEVENLY EVEM WITH RECENT ALINEMENT-TOOK TO AMERICAS TIRE CO. FOR ROTATION AND WAS TOLD TIRE HAD FLAT SPOTS AND ROTATION WOULD NOT HELP-TIRE DEFECTIVE. IS THIS TIRE ON THE RECALL? (TIRESIZE: LT21585R16)( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: LT21585R16 )
NHTSA ODI #734313
22,466 miles · Oct 14, 2000
Tires
FRONT TIRE WEARING UNEVENLY EVEN WITH RECENT ALIGNMENT. TOOK TO AMERICAS TIRE CO. FOR ROTATION AND WAS TOLD TIRE HAD FLAT SPOTS AND ROTATION WOULD NOT HELP-TIRE DEFECTIVE. IS THIS TIRE ON THE RECALL? ****DIMSII IVOQ ENTRY AFTER 12/12/02 CUT-OVER TO ARTEMIS****73413
NHTSA ODI #10009861
Mileage unknown · Oct 10, 2000
Tires
CRUISING AT A SPEED OF 65MPH., TIRE BLEW (RUBBER PEELED OFF TIRE EXPOSING STEEL BELT) CAUSING TRUCK DAMAGE TO OUTER PANEL REAR BRACE, RT MOLDING REAR ADHESIVE TYPE, RT OUTER PANEL REPAIRED AND REFINISHED, REPLACED RT MOLDING WHEEL OPENING, REPLACED RUNNING BOARD, TAIL PIPE, RT RR WHEEL LINER FRT., RT RR WHEEL LINER RR., REAR …
Read full complaint
CRUISING AT A SPEED OF 65MPH., TIRE BLEW (RUBBER PEELED OFF TIRE EXPOSING STEEL BELT) CAUSING TRUCK DAMAGE TO OUTER PANEL REAR BRACE, RT MOLDING REAR ADHESIVE TYPE, RT OUTER PANEL REPAIRED AND REFINISHED, REPLACED RT MOLDING WHEEL OPENING, REPLACED RUNNING BOARD, TAIL PIPE, RT RR WHEEL LINER FRT., RT RR WHEEL LINER RR., REAR MUD GUARDS AND PAINTING OF ALL REPLACED PARTS. ALSO, REPAIRED EMERGENCY BRAKE. PLUS ALL LABOR COSTS. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR $2,054.00, PAID BY SAFECO INSURANCE CLAIM # 24A001680380 1-800-433-1058. TOTAL COST OF TIRE REPLACEMENT $105.00 PLUS MN TAX. REPLACED WITH 4 NEW FIRESTONE STEELTEX DR4S, TUBLPS. 2358R16. LOAD RANGE E. NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION. PURCHASED AT FIRESTONE TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER 2100 N SNELLING ROSEVILLE MN 55113 NOTE: WE ARE NOW DRIVING ON THESE NEW REPLACED TIRES AND ARE VERY CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY. PLEASE ADVICE (DOT NUMBER: 8XOR65C TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)
NHTSA ODI #733888
Official recalls
5Apr 25, 1996
THE IGNITION SWITCH COULD EXPERIENCE AN INTERNAL SHORT CIRCUIT.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE OVERHEATING, SMOKE, AND POSSIBLY FIRE IN THE STEERING COLUMN AREA OF THE VEHICLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE IGNITION SWITCH.
Feb 23, 1994
THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBES THAT CONNECT THE FRAME FUEL RETURN LINES WITH THE ENGINE FUEL RAIL CAN CONTACT THE PINCH WELD FLANGE CONNECTING THE DASH PANEL TO THE FLOOR PAN. CONTINUED CONTACT LEADS TO ABRASION OF THE STEEL FUEL RETURN TUBE AND EVENTUALLY RESULTS IN A FUEL LEAK.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: ABRASION OF THE STEEL TUBE WALL THAT EVENTUALLY CAUSES A FUEL LEAK MAY RESULT IN A FIRE, IF A SOURCE OF IGNITION IS PRESENT.
Remedy: FORD DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FUEL RETURN TUBES WITH FLEXIBLE STAINLESS STEEL BRAIDED/TEFLON TUBES. DEALERS WILL ALSO INSPECT THE FUEL SUPPLY TUBES.
Aug 2, 1993
A MALFUNCTIONING CHECK VALVE WITHIN THE FUEL PUMP ASSEMBLY CAUSES A PORTION OF THE UNUSED FUEL FROM ONE TANK TO BE RETURNED TO THE SECOND TANK. WHEN THIS OCCURS, THE CAPACITY OF THE SECOND TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL SPILLAGE.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: SPILLED FUEL CAN RESULT IN A FIRE WHEN EXPOSED TO ASOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: REPLACEMENT OF THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALLATION OF REDUNDANT CHECK VALVES.
Apr 27, 1993
KEYS ATTACHED TO THE KEY RING OF AN IGNITION KEY WHILE IT IS IN THE VEHICLE IGNITION CAN BECOME LODGED IN THE STEERING LOCK RECEIVER AS THE STEERING WHEEL IS BEING TURNED.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: THE LODGED KEYS CAN CAUSE LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL, WHICHCAN RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS BEING USED ON THE HIGHWAY.
Remedy: A SHIELD WILL BE POSITIONED BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE IGNITION SWITCH AND HELD IN PLACE BY THE STEERING LOCK BAND.
Mar 3, 1992
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
Consequence & remedy
Consequence: INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES.
Remedy: ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
Model-level recall history does not show whether a particular VIN is affected or has received a repair. Check a VIN with NHTSA ↗
NHTSA investigations
11EA99032 · Dual Fuel Tank Crossflow/leakage
Opened Nov 4, 1999 · Closed Dec 6, 2001
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Additional source detail variants (2)
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
ON JULY 14, 1993 FORD FILED A DEFECT INFORMATION REPORT CONCERNING FUEL TANK CROSS FLOW LEAKAGE ON F-SERIES LIGHT TRUCKS AND CAB CHASSIS BUILT FROM JULY 22, 1989 THROUGH DECEMBER 17, 1992.THE REMEDY WAS TO REPLACE THE FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR AND INSTALL A CHECK VALVE BETWEEN EACH FUEL SUPPLY LINE AND FUEL TANK (2) TO REPAIR THE SUPPLY SIDE FUEL CROSS FLOW PROBLEM (RECALL 93V-125).ODI OPENED RQ98-008 ON MAY 29, 1998 BECAUSE OF THE LARGE NUMBER OF ALLEGED REMEDY FAILURES AND REPORTS OF FUEL CROSS FLOW ON VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF THE RECALL POPULATION.BASED ONTHE INFORMATION RECEIVED FROM FORD ON AUGUST 11, SEPTEMBER 30, AND DECEMBER 15, 1998, AND THE INCREASING TREND OF REMEDY FAILURES AND OUT OF SCOPE CROSSFLOW REPORTS, ODI OPENED EA99-032 ON NOVEMBER 4, 1999.THE ATTACHED ENGINEERING ANALYSIS CLOSING REPORT FULLY DESCRIBES THE RESULTS OF THIS INVESTIGATION AND REASON FOR CLOSING.THE SUBJECT VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO MALFUNCTIONS IN THE FUEL SYSTEM.WHEN FUEL IS PUMPED OR RETURNED TO THE NON-OPERATING TANK (CROSS FLOW), THE CAPACITY OF THE NON-OPERATING TANK CAN BE EXCEEDED, CAUSING FUEL TO OVERFLOW PAST THE FILLER CAP, CREATING A FIRE POTENTIAL.
RQ98008 · Ford F-SERIES Dual Fuel Tank Leakage
Opened May 29, 1998 · Closed Nov 4, 1999
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly
THESE VEHICLES CAN EXPERIENCE FUEL TRANSFER FROM ONE TANK TO THE OTHER DUE TO A MALFUNCTIONING FUEL PUMP.FROM THE INFORMATION GATHERED TO DATE, IT APPEARS THAT THERE CAN BE MULTIPLE CAUSES AND/OR A COMBINATION OF CAUSES FOR FUEL CROSS FLOW AND THAT THE RECALL REMEDY MAY BE INADEQUATE.FURTHER INVESTIGATION IS NEEDED.THIS INVESTIGATION IS UPGRADED TO EA99-032.CLICK ON DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
EA93022 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Jul 30, 1993 · Closed Aug 31, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA93014 · Alternator Belt Failure
Opened Jun 4, 1993 · Closed Jul 29, 1994
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Electrical System
There is no summary currently available
PE93010 · Idle Air Spd Ctrl Vlv Malf
Opened Mar 2, 1993 · Closed Jul 30, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Engine And Engine Cooling
There is no summary currently available
EA93001 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jan 7, 1993 · Closed Aug 20, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE92077 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Sep 9, 1992 · Closed Jan 7, 1993
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
EA91044 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened Oct 30, 1991 · Closed Oct 30, 1992
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
===
EA91031 · Fuel Expulsion
Opened Jun 26, 1991 · Closed Nov 1, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Vehicle Speed Control:linkages
There is no summary currently available
PE91077 · Loss Of Brake Effectivenes
Opened May 23, 1991 · Closed Oct 31, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic
There is no summary currently available
PE91064 · Transmission Fluid Fires
Opened Apr 9, 1991 · Closed Jul 5, 1991
Status: closed (inferred from source dates) · Power Train
There is no summary currently available
Illustration