| Issue ID | 1218986 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10763265 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 SD |
| Model Year | 2008 |
| File date | 21/08/15 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | We own a 2008 ford f-250 super duty truck with bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires. On or about 7/5/15, the passenger side rear tire developed tread failure as a portion of the tire tread began peeling off while traveling on i-75. A spare tire was put on and the tire was replaced and a warranty claim was submitted as it was still under the tread warranty. On or about 8/21/15, the drivers side rear tire experienced complete tire failure while traveling on i-95, which caused nearly $3000. 00 in damages to the truck. There is currently a recall on the bf goodrich rugged terrain t/a tires but not for the 20 inch tires which are the ones described here. We feel that the 20 inch tires need to be investigated for possible recall as well. These tires only had 37,667 miles on them and were purchased new from ford on 7/23/12. This tire failure nearly caused a serious accident, which could of led to death or serious injury. I have documentation showing the tires have been regularly maintained/inflated and rotated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 110719 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | FORT LAUDERDALE, FL |
| VIN pattern | 1FTSW21518EXXXXXX |
| 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 | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 60 |
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