Tires warping at 6,000 miles

[billbillw]

I don't see any issues with the tires in those photos...

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[Senior Master Ford Guy]

As a technician for over 30 years it still makes me madder than hell when I hear of crap like your dealer is telling you. Here I am still turning wrenches and should be a manager at one of these dealerships because I have a lot more knowledge( and sense) than most of them . HERE is the answer to your question, it is contained in a special service message that was released by Ford Motor Company to aid dealership personnel in providing FACTUAL information to customers not some smoke to blow up their butts : SSM 51381 2021-2023 Various Vehicles - Tire Sidewall Wavy/Indentation Appearance Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.

 

[OrCoaster]

SSM 51381 2021-2023 Various Vehicles - Tire Sidewall Wavy/Indentation Appearance Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.

You said it best. Those other replies about damage and such, ignore them. Those saying it is all normal, listen up. Walk around most cars these days and you will see that is definitely a NORMAL condition.

 

[pigsareus]

I hope the worst is not in the works. It seems to me that some Mavericks have some faults. Thus probably due to growing pains and the attempt to get out as many vehicles without any significant quality control? IMHO

Ford doesn't make tires.

 

[LowLeadAV]

Normal for cheaper tires. I have worked setting the machines that build those tires. Continental is a crappy tire. Michelin construction is better.

 

[MavChris]

The tires on my Maverick are the same (not quite as pronounced as yours). My daughters 2022 Bronco Sport has same tires and same thing. I honestly thought it was from the way the vehicles are shipped. Assumed they were strapped down in the train car and the straps were really tight against the sidewall of the tire. From reading posts from those who known more than me, it looks like the way the tires are manufactured.

 

[Xbbqpitmaster]

This is “normal” for radial tires. The old bias ply tires did not do this. Just go to a parking lot, look at the tires on all the vehicles. Every make of radial tires will have it, some more pronounced than others…

 

[MakinDoForNow]

The tires on my Maverick are the same (not quite as pronounced as yours). My daughters 2022 Bronco Sport has same tires and same thing. I honestly thought it was from the way the vehicles are shipped. Assumed they were strapped down in the train car and the straps were really tight against the sidewall of the tire. From reading posts from those who known more than me, it looks like the way the tires are manufactured.

Some have posted their tires have 41-45 lbs from dealer and someone replied that part of dealer prep was to reduce excess air from shipping pressure.

 

[FESTUS]

yes after working in a gas station and working with alot of tires and tire repairs back in the day they are all made that way.

 

[KevCuRaoi]

I stopped by my local Ford Dealer. I noticed some significant warping on all four tires. The manager alleged, that due my driving it was my fault.

the evidence is sustained from the manager interpretation of the cause. There were no calibrated tools or measurements taken. Just some photos with an iPhone. It’s been three business days, and no response yet.

anyone else seen this before?

Mine are exactly the same.

Ford's answer is that it is just cosmetic:

SSM 51381 2021-2023 Various Vehicles - Tire Sidewall Wavy/Indentation Appearance ​

Some 2021-2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may experience a tire sidewall wavy/indentation appearance in the radial direction on one or both sidewalls. Sidewall wavy/indentation appearance is a common cosmetic characteristic of radial tire construction and will not affect the performance of the tire.​

 

[Grumpa]

Ford doesn't make tires.

True. But they know where they come from and should refer any problems to the manufacturer.

 

[RLmesc]

The comments above are correct BUT if you see a bulging rather than indentation take it to a tire dealer for an evaluation NOT the car dealer. It is more likely a delamination of the sidewall belts and that can be dangerous. I’ve seen it happen on track days and the safety tech inspectors will not allow you to leave the paddock to go on the track with the car.

 

[Oscarcat]

I stopped by my local Ford Dealer. I noticed some significant warping on all four tires. The manager alleged, that due my driving it was my fault.

the evidence is sustained from the manager interpretation of the cause. There were no calibrated tools or measurements taken. Just some photos with an iPhone. It’s been three business days, and no response yet.

anyone else seen this before?

Stop at a reputable tire shop and ask them to inspect the tires. Don't tee up with any opinions, point out your conceerns [which appear to be cosmetic since you don't report any vibrations or noise like cords that shifted or cords that broke]. That will give you confidence in the safety of your tires. Or discover a true defect.

 

[pigsareus]

True. But they know where they come from and should refer any problems to the manufacturer.

for sure I 'd go along with that - I think it takes a fair amount of customer complaints before Ford would go after them, so maybe if this becomes more prevalent they'll raise it as an issue and demand some quality control improvements.

 

[JimParker256]

As a technician for over 30 years it still makes me madder than hell when I hear of crap like your dealer is telling you. Here I am still turning wrenches and should be a manager at one of these dealerships because I have a lot more knowledge( and sense) than most of them .
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