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Consumer called complaining about having a problem with his tires left rear driver side had a flat down the tire valve had come out. Dealer was contacted and stated that they have nothing to do with it. Firestone tire size LT285/75/16.
Firestone steel tex R4S, LT265/75R16, dot unknown, original equipment on a 2000, Ford, F350 with 17800 miles. While driving 55 mph left rear tire had a blowout. Consumer contacted Ford and Firestone and was informed that it was not one anothers fault, Firestone stated it was Ford problem because of the bad valve stwm that was put on by Ford, consumer stated there were 2 more bad valve stems found in bad condition and were replaced.
I had 2 valve stem failures within 2 weeks and 2000 miles. Both occurred at 60 to 70 mph. Both valve stems where original equipment. Both occurred on 85 degree or higher days. Each resulted in rapid deflation of front tires.
The oem valve stem were found to be fatigued wher they mount to th rim of steel-tex mounted tires. The right rear inside tire went down first and the spare was put on. Then two days later the left rear inside tire went down due to valve stem failure. It was found at the time of mobile service repair that the left front tire valve stem was severely fatigued and the ambulance was removed from service until it was driven to a tire shop were the remaining 5 of 7 valve stems were replaced. All the original tires were put back on the ground and the spare was stored. Two days later the right rear inside tire had a blow out while enroute to the hospital with a patient on board. The tire was replaced with the spare which is a steel-tex tire. The spare was replaced and stored away. There have not been any further problems with these tires as of 06/02/01. (dot number: W10P1xn070 tiresize: Lt21585R16)
- Conway, SC, USA
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PE00 020; was traveling 60mph on highway and heard a loud noise. Then, noticed that vehicle was pulling to the left. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and he noticed that passenger rear was flat. He was able to change it. Firestone, steel tex, #2657516. He has contacted Ford, and Firestone. The problem was the vavle stem.
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- Tulsa, OK, USA