Issue ID | 1412332 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11031960 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | F-350 |
Model Year | 2000 |
File date | 09/09/17 |
Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2000 ford f-350 equipped with bf goodrich all terrain t/a tires, size: lt285/75r16. While driving 70 mph, there was a vibration in the tires and a loud noise was heard as if something hit the vehicle. The contact stated that there was also a loud popping sound. The contact was able to exit the freeway and, upon exiting, noticed the tire tread on the roadway along with damage to the front driver side fender and running board. The contact called aaa to change the tire. The vehicle was then driven to an independent tire shop. The cause of the failure was not determined, but all four tires were replaced. The vehicle and tires were not taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened case number: 123-53467. The vehicle failure mileage was 218,589 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 213,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 218589 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ESCONDIDIO, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FTSW31F9YEXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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