2002 Ford F-350 SD tires problems
27 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2002 Ford F-350 SD — 22% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“After experiencing tire failure / tread separation on lr tire, inspection of remaining tires performed for signs of tread separation. Cracks noted in tire on rr which was purchased at the same time as lr between tread and sidewall.”
filed Sep 23, 2016
“Traveling westbound on interstate 8 just west of ca/az border at 3pm pdt. Weather is sunny with amb temp approx 105 degrees. Without warning an explosion / complete tire failure. 2-3 seconds after explosion tread completely separates from tire. Damage to lr body panel, wheel well and associated…”
filed Sep 23, 2016
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Ford trucks service campaign: see document search button for owner letter. Vehicles have experienced severe steering wheel and front wheel vibrations and oscillations after traveling over a bump or dip in the road…
LP-09L02 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Dec 1, 2013
Tires problems in other F-350 SD years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 F-350 SD | 1 | 3% |
| 2022 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2021 F-350 SD | 1 | 1% |
| 2019 F-350 SD | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 F-350 SD | 3 | 2% |
| 2017 F-350 SD | 7 | 1% |
| 2016 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% |
| 2015 F-350 SD | 5 | 2% |
| 2012 F-350 SD | 4 | 14% |
| 2011 F-350 SD | 6 | 14% |
| 2010 F-350 SD | 5 | 10% |
| 2009 F-350 SD | 3 | 16% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2002 Ford F-350 SD
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.