1997 Ford E-350 tires problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1997 Ford E-350 — 30% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford e-350 equipped with cooper adventure ht tires (n/a), size 265/75/16r. The contact stated that while driving 55 mph, the tire tread separated on the rear driver side tire. The failure had occurred previously with four other tires, which had been replaced. The…”
filed May 15, 2013
“While driving at 52 mph (pulling a small u-haul trailer) the left rear tire on my van suffered complete tread separation. The tread subsequently wrapped around the axle and had to be pried loose. The tread was whole and intact (a complete circle), but the carcass of the tire shredded. The tire is…”
filed Aug 27, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other E-350 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 E-350 | 4 | 21% |
| 2008 E-350 | 3 | 8% |
| 2006 E-350 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 E-350 | 4 | 9% |
| 2003 E-350 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 E-350 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 E-350 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 E-350 | 18 | 31% |
| 1999 E-350 | 24 | 33% |
| 1998 E-350 | 14 | 22% |
| 1996 E-350 | 17 | 34% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford E-350
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.