Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 100% | — |
| 2019 | 1 | 25% | — |
| 2015 | 1 | 9% | 14,000 miles |
| 2014 | 1 | 11% | 9,000 miles |
| 2013 | 1 | 50% | 20,000 miles |
| 2012 | 1 | 17% | — |
| 2008 | 1 | 4% | — |
| 2005 | 3 | 9% | 36,000 miles |
| 2004 | 2 | 4% | 78,000 miles |
| 2003 | 2 | 6% | 132,000 miles |
| 2002 | 3 | 14% | 0 miles |
| 2001 | 8 | 28% | — |
| 2000 | 37 | 51% | 17,000 miles |
| 1999 | 18 | 30% | 79,000 miles |
| 1997 | 1 | 50% | 50,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I have a 2005 Ford f550 crew cab with 36,000 miles. The vehicle is for personal use only and has never had a heavy load on it. My vehicles are meticulouly maintained and tire pressure checked monthly and prior to any longer trip. Tire pressure was checked the day prior to this incident. While driving approximately 70 MPH on the freeway, the right front tire sustained a full blowout, causing damage to the fender/wheelwell areas. My vehicle almost rolled but was able to correct it without a crash. Original tires are continential 225/70r 19.5 with excellent rubber still on the tires. Vehicle was towed to a Goodyear dealer who said the tire obviously had a defect. Inspection of the other tires revealed heavy cracks in the groves. Had to replace the tires for obvious safety reasons at a substantial cost. Read numerous complaints with this tire. …
Tl* the contact owns a 2007 Ford f550. For several months the drivers side rear tire slowly developed a blister on the sidewall. The tire blew out while driving 65 MPH on the highway. The weather was not a factor. The failure mileage was 6000 when the blister appeared, and at 7,000 when the tire blowout occurred. The contact stated that the original tires on the vehicle are continental. The current mileage was 12,000. The failure mileage was 6,000. Updated 04/05/07
2002 Ford f550 flatbed truck. Consumer states vehicle is unsafe to drive the consumer stated all of the tires were dry rotted, to the point they could not be re-treaded. The rear brakes and wheel seals needed to be replaced. The fuel sending assembly failed, and had to be replaced at a cost of $ 1251.46. The upper shocks were rusted, the headlight assembly and marker assembly were broken. The consumer stated the vehicle should not have passed dot inspection.
Left rear outside dual tire had some tread separation. Original equipment, 1,836 miles, mounted on a 2001, Ford, f550. Tire size 225/70r19.5, consumer stated he was notified by the tire company or Ford that there was a recall on the valve stems until after the second blow out of the tire.
Recall 01V046000 on valve stems done on 24 apr.2001. Dealer only inspected valve stems, did not replace. Then on 1 June 2001, while driving about 45 MPH driver's rear inside tire went flat due to faulty valve stem. No accident.
I own a 2000 Ford f550 modified by fontaine modification company, louisville, ky to tow a fifth wheel trailer, gvr 15,900 lbs. This was a demo vehicle for fontaine and had 2598 miles on the odometer. It was delivered to me as a new vehicle with a 3 year 36,000 miles warranty on 9-29-2002. Prior to purchasing this vehicle, the dealer, cunningham campers had two blow outs on the right rear dual 225/70r-19.5/f general tires on 8-6-2002. Two more blow outs, (explosions) occurred in of June 2003, while the vehicle was parked. I replaced the general tires with Michelin tires. This vehicle was delivered without high pressure valve stems which I replaced with the high pressure valve stems after the second blowout. …
While pulling 17,000 lb. 5th wheel at 75 MPH or more a passerby honked his horn and pointed to the vehicle rear passenger dual tires. The consumer pulled over and found that the inside tire tread had completely separated from the sidewalls. The tire did not blow out, the valve stem was defective and all the air leaked out causing the tire to deflate and then separate, dealer replaced the defective rubber valve stems with steel stems. Two more rubber valve stems were leaking and dealer replaced with steel, consumer thinks the recall was not done properly, if it had been the stems would not have leaked again, NHTSA campaign id#01V046000, general tires, dot#cu9rhmtj0600, tire size# 225/70r 195 lmt400.
Consumer stated since 10/02, vehicle had experienced 2 tire blowouts while towing a travel trailer. Consumer detected a bubble in a 3rd tire, but removed it before a blowout could occur. All affected tires were original. 1st blowout was the outside left rear dual. 2nd blowout was the right inside dual. Ts jg tire info: general continental lmt-460 225/70r19.5 original dot no- * provide**
Related recalls (3)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2022-2023 Ford Super Duty F-350, F-450, F-550, and F-600 vehicles. The fasteners for the front wheel hub extender may be insufficiently tightened, which can result in the wheel and wheel extender detaching from the vehicle.
Remedy: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicle until the repair has been performed. Dealers will inspect the front wheel hub extender retaining nuts.
Tires › Sidewall
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ford F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 trucks manufactured April 5, 2016, to April 11, 2016. The tires installed during assembly of the affected vehicles may have sustained damage to the inner sidewall, possibly resulting in a loss of air or a tire rupture.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires for damage and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 23, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Tires › Valve
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with commercial truck tires that have steel cords in the tire sidewall. The valve stems May have been torn or damaged during assembly and could leak causing sidewall damage.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the valve stems for leakage, and will replace both the valve stem and the tire if leakage is present. Owner notification began March 28, 2001.
NHTSA investigations
Rapid tire deflation
This investigation was opened on certain Ford pickup trucks and vans to evaluate the effects of a valve stem ejection (with rapid air loss) and a slow leaking valve stem on vehicle handing.during the investigation, odi evaluated over 1,100 complaints and warranty claims, conducted vehicle dynamic testing on a subject vehicle with the failure mode replicated, interviewed owners, and examined complaint vehicles in the…
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-550 SD years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2000 (37), 1999 (18) and 2001 (8) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 51% of all complaints for the 2000.
Is there a recall for Ford F-550 SD wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 3 recalls, including 23V-758 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, Nov 9, 2023); 16V-246 (sidewall, Apr 26, 2016); 01V-046 (valve, Feb 14, 2001). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford F-550 SD wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 49,000 miles; 47% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the valve (29 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (17).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.