GVWR: Class 2G: 8,001 - 9,000 lb (3,629 - 4,082 kg)
Make: FORD
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY, USA
Manufacturer Id: 976
Model: F-250
Model Year: 1991
Other Engine Info: Fuel Injection Type: Electronic Fuel Injection
Plant City: Norfolk
Plant Country: United States (USA)
Plant State: Virginia
Seat Belts All: Manual
Vehicle Type: TRUCK
Model year
COMPONENT
Complaint
1996
TIRES
THE ORIGINAL FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 M & S AT AND FIRESTONE LT 235/85R16 R4S TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE DEFECTIVE, SHOWED SIGNED OF CRACKING, SEPARATION AND EXPERIENCED BLOW OUT, THE FIRESTONE DEALER REFUSED CREDIT TO CONSUMER AS THEY WERE ORIGINAL TIRES ON THE VEHICLE, CONSUMER IS REQUESTING REIMBURSEMENT FOR DEFECTIVE TIRES. CJ
1991
TIRES
CRUISING AT A SPEED OF 65MPH., TIRE BLEW (RUBBER PEELED OFF TIRE EXPOSING STEEL BELT) CAUSING TRUCK DAMAGE TO OUTER PANEL REAR BRACE, RT MOLDING REAR ADHESIVE TYPE, RT OUTER PANEL REPAIRED AND REFINISHED, REPLACED RT MOLDING WHEEL OPENING, REPLACED RUNNING BOARD, TAIL PIPE, RT RR WHEEL LINER FRT., RT RR WHEEL LINER RR., REAR MUD GUARDS AND PAINTING OF ALL REPLACED PARTS. ALSO, REPAIRED EMERGENCY BRAKE. PLUS ALL LABOR COSTS. TOTAL COST OF REPAIR $2,054.00, PAID BY SAFECO INSURANCE CLAIM # 24A001680380 1-800-433-1058. TOTAL COST OF TIRE REPLACEMENT $105.00 PLUS MN TAX. REPLACED WITH 4 NEW FIRESTONE STEELTEX DR4S, TUBLPS. 2358R16. LOAD RANGE E. NOW UNDER INVESTIGATION. PURCHASED AT FIRESTONE TIRE AND SERVICE CENTER 2100 N SNELLING ROSEVILLE MN 55113 NOTE: WE ARE NOW DRIVING ON THESE NEW REPLACED TIRES AND ARE VERY CONCERNED FOR OUR SAFETY. PLEASE ADVICE (DOT NUMBER: 8XOR65C TIRESIZE: 16 INCH)