NHTSA Complaint #10244989 — 2008 FORD F-150

TIRES issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10244989
Vehicle	2008 FORD F-150
Component	TIRES
Date of Incident	September 1, 2008
Date Filed	October 9, 2008
Mileage	6,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WA

Consumer Description

OPTIONAL TIRES FOR FORD F-150S, LT275/65RX18, SOLD AS AN UPGRADE BY DEALERS, ARE SAFETY HAZARDS IN WET WEATHER. THEIR HOLDING ABILITY IS LIMITED AND IN TWO WHEEL DRIVE ON RAIN SLICK STREET ANY POWER APPLIED FOR CLIMBING HILLS, COMING OUT OF TURNS, OR ENTERING FWYS CAN RESULT IN REAR END DRIFT AND SKIDDING. EXCEPTIONAL DRIVER CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO AVOID THIS HAPPENING. THESE TIRES SHOULD BE SOLD AS AFTER MARKET TIRES TO ADDRESS ONLY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS. *TR

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