2001 Ford F-150 Tread/Belt Problems
- 16
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 16 stored complaint records:
- 2 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear tire · 6 records
- tire tread · 5 records
- tread separated · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Bead · Sidewall · Tires · Tread/Belt
Driving 70mph on the interstate complete blowout 2x in one week... Sidewalls look like the rubber was weathered and extremely cracked... *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10326271
Tires · Tread/Belt
The family was traveling on us highway 77 about 45 miles north of raymondville on king ranch in 2001 f150 supercrew (lariet). We heard a loud explosion and saw smoke coming from rear tire on passenger side. We had complete tread separation but did not lose air. We were able to drive to crossover to change tires. There was extensive damage to the truck's wheel well, fiberglass fender, and rear panel of truck.…
ODI 10274545
Tread/Belt
I purchase a used truck that had 4 fairly new continental contitrac suv tires (p26570r17). The tread wear on all 4 tires was similar and very low, implying to me that the tires were relatively new. Approximately one year after purchase, my right front tire suffered a total tread separation. At about 75 mph on a hot dry day, i heard a loud roar and an 'explosion' from the front right side of the vehicle. I pulled…
ODI 10204687
Tread/Belt
Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford f150. While driving 70 mph, the contact lost control of the vehicle. He pulled off the road and called aaa to change the tire. The tire blew out and the tread was nonexistent. Firestone stated that the tire was damaged due to normal wear and tear. The engine size, # of cylinders, and powertrain were unknown. The current mileage is 56,000 and failure mileage was 55,800.
ODI 10192191
Tread/Belt
At approximately 9:30 pm, while traveling north on i-81 near winchester, va at 65 mph in a 2001 ford f-150, the left rear tire sustained tread separation. The tire did not deflate. Vehicle yawed across two lanes of traffic, but was brought under control and did not roll over. There were no injuries. The tire was b.f. Goodrich model radial long trail t/a p235/70r16 and was an original tire on the vehicle. It had over…
ODI 10168592
Tread/Belt
I bought a set of your wilderness at p255/70r16/1095 m+s tires , they seemed fine. One day after work i went to get in my truck and the front right tire had simply come apart, not while i was driving, but sometime during the day. I am asking for information on how i am to get them replaced. *jb
ODI 10150281
Tread/Belt
Problems with general tire equipment on ford f150. *mr about a year ago the consumers noticed that his tires had a definite concave look across the surface of the tread. The tire pressure was at the recommended pressure. About eight months ago, he noticed a slight noise, only on rough roads. The noise had become greater which was due to belt separation on two of the four tires. *sc *jb
ODI 10089694
Tread/Belt
The tread peeled completely off the tire, to the steel. The tire deflated. There was an accident. Driver sustained injuries. Continental, size: p275/60r17, adto 444 0200. *ak
ODI 10089352
Tread/Belt
Possible defect with general tires which came as original equipment on 2001 ford f150 pickup truck. Problem with tread splitting and tearing on the tire.*ak
ODI 10036860
Tread/Belt
While driving from oklahoma back to arizona i started to experience severe vibration. I pulled over, and noticed that the right tire had a huge blister with belt strands protruding from the inside tire. I took it off, and noticed nothing that could have caused it. I took it to earnhardt which the tire mechanic stated that a screw caused the belt separation. I find this hard to believe considering that the tire only…
ODI 10036868
Tread/Belt
While driving, the rear passenger tire made a loud noise. The consumer pulled over and discovered the tread had separated from the tire. *jb
ODI 10022477
Tread/Belt
Driver side rear tire tread separated resulting in an accident.*mr while driving the left rear tire tread separated and caused the vehicle to fishtail. The driver overcorrected to the right and left the roadway onto the north shoulder. The vehicle rotated clockwise and the passenger side roof struck a tree. The passenger was ejected and the vehicle came to rest in a ditch (florida traffic crash report - the consumer…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10048480
Tread/Belt
General grabber continental tires, size 275/85r16 t left rear tire tread separated at 70 mph. Driver replaced that tire with the spare tire, and 2000 miles later, the spare tire tread separated. *ak
ODI 10040727
Tread/Belt
Tire size p26575r16; model firestone steel tex r4s load range e; while going up a slight engrade towing a trailer, truck began to sway followed by a vibration. Vehicle then collapsed on the right side. Wheel well and rim were damaged. Towed to dealer ,and was informed that tire tread became loose.*ak
ODI 8017010
Tread/Belt
Right/front goodyear tire, size: p255/70r16, dot: unknown was replaced at 8,500 miles due to excessive tread wear, tire was original equipment. Currently, there is asevere vibration in vehicle during normal operation at any speed. Replacement tire is also experiencing excessive wear, and only has 1,300 miles on it. Dealer insisted problem was due to defective tires, and would not replace any more tires. Please…
ODI 8002268
Bead · Tread/Belt
Right rear tire has a knot all the way around sidewall due to cords in tire being separated.*ak
ODI 892234