2008 FORD F-450 SD Tires Problems
1 NHTSA complaint on file
Tires Issues in the 2008 FORD F-450 SD
1 tires complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 2008 FORD F-450 SD. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Complaints
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Tires Complaints
RIGHT FRONT TIRE THREW ITS TREAD WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY. NO WARNING VIBRATIONS OR NOISES PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT. TIRE FAILURE CAUSED THE TRUCK TO VEER HARD RIGHT ACROSS THREE LANES OF HIGHWAY TRAFFIC BUT MANAGED TO AVOID ANY COLLISIONS. TIRE WAS OEM. WE HAVE NOTICED THAT THE FRONT TIRE SIDEWALLS GET TOO HOT TO TOUCH AFTER HIGHWAY TRIPS (THE REAR ONES DO NOT). THE FAILED TIRE STILL HAD 3/4" OF UNUSED TREAD. WE VERIFY PRESSURES BEFORE EACH TRIP (110 PSI FRT) AND HAVE NEVER TAKEN THE TRUCK OFF-ROAD. WE TOW WITH IT BUT IT'S THE SAME RIG WE TOWED WITH A 2004 F350 SD WITH NO PROBLEMS. THE TIRE INFO IS NOT IN THE DROPDOWN MENU BUT THE SIZE IS 225/70R19.5, IT'S A DESIGNATED STEER AXLE TIRE ON AN ALCOA RIM (FORD OE) DOT CODE IS A39Y1XL0607. *GEM UPDATED 03/25/10 *BF RECEIVED PICTURES OF DAMAGED TIRE. UPDATED 09/15/10
Other 2008 FORD F-450 SD Problem Areas
Engine
11 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
11 complaints
Fuel System Diesel
8 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
8 complaints
Power Train
7 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingengine
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingenginediesel
6 complaints
Steering
6 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
5 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmission
3 complaints
Unknown Or Other
3 complaints
Electrical System
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System
2 complaints
Service Brakes
2 complaints
Structurebody
2 complaints
Electrical System Integrated Trailer Brake Control
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve
1 complaint
Fuel System Dieselstoragetank Assembly
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasoline
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherdeliveryfuel Pump
1 complaint
Fuel System Otherfuel Injection System
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsrearother
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulic
1 complaint
Steeringcolumn
1 complaint
Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion
1 complaint
Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System
1 complaint
Structure
1 complaint
Suspensionfront
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
1 complaint
Visibilitywiper
1 complaint