Vehicle recall 97V187000 · October 29, 1997

Ford F-250, F-350 and 1 more model

Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and chassis. The tires on these vehicles were damaged during mounting onto the wheels. Only trucks produced at the cuautitlan, mexico plant between September 1, 1996, and July 17, 1997, were affected by the defect.
Consequence: The bead area of the tire was cut which could result in air loss. Sudden air loss could occur resulting in a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy: Due to the age of the vehicles and this recall affecting original equipment tires only, Ford will no longer accept claims for this campaign.
Notes: Ford recall no. 97S90.OWNER notification began December 1, 1997.OWNERS who take their vehicles to a firestone dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact firestone at 1-800-457-6281.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 97V187000
Reported to NHTSA: October 29, 1997
Filed by: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Manufacturer campaign: 97S90
Owner notification: December 1, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 31,600
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Tires › Bead

Recall 97V187000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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