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2008 Ford F-150 Tires Problems

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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.

What owners report

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
1–30k mi5
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • March 11, 2015

    Tires · Tread/Belt · Wheels

    Tire tread separation on front drive side tire. I was able to catch in time and had tire replaced but would like company to reimburse me because this brand of tire was recalled last year for the same reason but did not include the p265/70r17. The brand of tire is capital precision trac ii, the tire shop that replace the tire told me i was lucky that it did not blow on the highway. *tr

    ODI 10693742

  • February 2, 2015 · 283 miles

    Tires

    2008 ford f150 tires, within three months and 283 miles all four of the tires had tread separation and were replaced. ..updated 02/12/15*bf the consumer stated the tread separated on the replacement tires, as well. *jb

    ODI 10683331

  • June 25, 2013 · 31,940 miles

    Tires · Tread/Belt

    I own a 2008 ford f-150 lariat which is lightly used and never carries a load.the tires on my truck dry rotted by 5/19/11 and had to be replaced. Mileage was 18369, cost to me was $362.00. Now the new tires have done the same thing. I do not haul cargo or drive at excessive speeds. My current mileage is 31944 which means this set lasted just over two years and 13575 miles. I am concerned about the issue of a blowout…

    ODI 10524211

  • February 15, 2010 · 2,000 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6) general tire "ameritrac tr". Design failure. Tire is prone to tiny punctures on the sidewall about one inch (1") below the tread. Two tires on my 2008 f-150 suffered the same damage. Both punctures were about at the same location,the first at about 2,000 miles. The second at about 20,500 miles. The tires were on different…

    ODI 10317438

  • September 1, 2008 · 6,000 miles

    Tires

    Optional tires for ford f-150s, lt275/65rx18, sold as an upgrade by dealers, are safety hazards in wet weather. Their holding ability is limited and in two wheel drive on rain slick street any power applied for climbing hills, coming out of turns, or entering fwys can result in rear end drift and skidding. Exceptional driver care must be exercised to avoid this happening. These tires should be sold as after market…

    ODI 10244989

  • August 29, 2008 · 7,000 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    I bought a new ford f 150 4x4 pickup 5/1/08 and have had 2 tires blow out. 1 turning around in a forest service camp ground and 1 on the freeway at 75 mph. These tires have not been abused or mistreated in any way. The worst use they have seen is 20 miles at 35 mph on an improved county gravel road.. I feel ford motor company made an error putting passenger rated tires on a light truck. Especially a four wheel…

    ODI 10247324

  • July 23, 2008 · 3,000 miles

    Tires

    A faulty tire valve stem caused a flat tire on 2008 ford f150 truck. The valve stem had cracks on both rear tires, which could have resulted in an accident. Had both valve stems replaced. *tr

    ODI 10236784