| Issue ID | 887556 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10429912 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-250 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 01/10/11 |
| Component | TIRES |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 ford f-250. Consumer writes in regards to the definity dakota a/t system failure *tgw the consumer stated on four separate occasions the tires failed from an out-right blow out or the condition where the tire had started to bulge and deform or split which caused tread separation. One incident left the fender on the vehicle distorted and shifted out of place as well as some trim damage. The most recent incident occurred where the tire had become so mis-shaped and distorted that when the mechanic pulled the tire off the truck, he could not roll the tire. The tire had serious structural damage. *jb |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | |
| Number of Occurences | 4 |
| Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
| City and State | LAS VEGAS, NV |
| 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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