Complaint 1923679
2017 FORD F-350 SD • WHEELS:RIM • incident Dec 10, 2017
- Complaint ID
- 1923679
- Make
- FORD
- Model
- F-350 SD
- Model Year
- 2017
- Component
- WHEELS:RIM
- Incident Date
- Dec 10, 2017
- Date Received
- Aug 30, 2023
- Data As Of
- Sep 1, 2026
Complaint Summary
WHEELS:RIM
Owner Narrative
The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-350. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, he noticed that the rim was corroded around the valve stem, causing tire to become deflated. The contact stated that the failure had caused him to inflate the tire each time he drove the vehicle. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed that there was incompatibility with the valve stem and rim. The valve stem was replaced; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer for repair, and the dealer informed the contact that the parts were on backorder. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was unknown.
Owner-submitted narrative on file with NHTSA. Complaint narratives are self-reported and have not been verified.