1996 Ford F-350 tires problems
30 complaints about tires have been filed for the 1996 Ford F-350, which is 18% of all its NHTSA complaints. It is the 2nd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 30 18% of this year's complaints
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 0 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
What the data shows
These complaints mention 1 fire.
What owners wrote
1996, f-350, crew cab, 4x4, with 35,000 original miles was towing 5th wheel travel trailer in mountainous area. Exhaust pipes caused the spare tire to catch on fire. The spare tire was new and had never been removed since vehicle was purchased in 1996 used, with 3,000 miles on it. The spare tire was about 3-4 inches away from the exhaust pipe heat shield. ( not touching). Rear gas tank was not harmed due to quick action on fire extinguishing.
While driving 70 MPH rear passenger side tire tread separated. As a result, consumer pulled over on the side of the road, where he found severe damage to the body of the vehicle.