1999 Ford E-450 tires problems
38 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1999 Ford E-450 — 52% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Loud noise from motorhome while driving. Rear right tire (firestone steeltex r4s) had bulged and the tread had seperated from the tire, leaving the steel showing. It ripped the mud flap off and damaged the rear wheelwell. After replacing it, and less than 10 miles later, we heard a loud noise…”
filed May 20, 2005
“Problems with tires on 1999 big foot model motor home. *mr as the consumer made a turn, a loud explosive noise was heard. The consumer saw in the rear view mirror, large chunks of rubber and big pieces of tread flying from under the vehicle. The right rear tire exploded and what was left was 2 inch…”
filed Jul 6, 2004
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other E-450 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 E-450 | 1 | 5% |
| 2005 E-450 | 4 | 12% |
| 2004 E-450 | 4 | 15% |
| 2000 E-450 | 29 | 69% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford E-450
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.