| Issue ID | 854728 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10397101 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 20/04/11 |
| Component | TIRES:TREAD/BELT |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2008 ford f250 sd pickup equipped with continental contitrac m/s tires, size lt 275/65r18. The contact was driving 70 mph when the tires started bouncing and shaking violently. The vehicle was removed from the roadway and upon further inspection, the contact discovered that the front driver side tire had a bulge that caused the tread to separate from the tire. The contact exchanged the tires and was able to drie without further incident. The continental manufacturer was contacted who stated that the tires did not fall under a recall. The failure mileage was 25,055. Updated 05/24/11*lj |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 25055 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | LAUREL, MS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW20R18EXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Vehicle speed | 70 |
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