| Issue ID | 941976 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10476531 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2006 |
| File date | 19/09/12 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Kelly safari trex lt265/70r17 tires are on an ford f250 truck. Now on second occurrence of tire developing a "bubble" in the sidewall. Tires are less than one year old and have less than 8000 miles on them. First tire developed this problem within two months of purchase. Truck is used to pull a 27 foot travel trailer. Tires were sold with the understanding that they are built for this purpose. First tire was replaced by retailer at no cost. Second tire is being argued over with the retailer. Retailer is attempting to locate a replacement tire. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | ROANOKE, VA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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