1993 Ford Bronco Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 15%of 40 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 1993 Ford Bronco, 15% of the 40 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1993 eddie bauer Bronco right front tire blew out. When the tire blewout the consumer lost control o the vehicle and ended up in a shallow ditch. The consumer was able to get the vehicle back on the road and put the spare tire on. The remaining tires were driven another 10000 miles then removed due to bulges in the sidewall. The tires were t hen stored in the consumer's shed. The consumer received a recall on the tire and contacted the manufacturer. The consumer was told to take the tire to the tire dealer and have the tire sent to them. …”
NHTSA complaint #10172231, filed 2006-10, 10,000 miles“On april 25, 2003, I was driving to kansas city, mo. From tulsa, ok. On I-44. Pursuant to the posted speed limit, I was travelling at or near 75 m.p.h. There was only myself and my dog in the car. Suddenly, there was a loud noise from the back of my car, a 1993 Ford Bronco. Actually, it sounded more like an explosion. The car immedeatly went up on two wheels towards a barricade. I tried to correct it and lost control the other direction. The dog, a one hundred pound lab, was thrown into the front seat. I thought I was going to get killed and shut my eyes. …”
NHTSA complaint #10016757, filed 2003-04“On two seperate occasions, tire tread separated from the tires when traveling 60-65 MPH. The tires are firestone firehawk atx 33x12.50r15lt mounted on a 1993 Ford Bronco. On the second occasion, the tread separation resulted in loss of control of the vehicle and a single car accident into a gaurd rail. The second failed tire is still available. All firestone tires have since been replaced on the vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10086527, filed 2004-08“Tire appx 1 1/2 yrs old. Firestone radial atx 235-75-r15. Serial# h4bndfa399 tread ripped away from tire. Firestone paid insd 80% for tire and took tire. (claim# 16-n113-825)”
NHTSA complaint #6900171, filed 2000-09“Complete tread separation at 70mph caused damage to vehicle. No obvious visual defects when inspected 5 hours earlier. (DOT number: vdhl1m4 tiresize: p235/75r15)”
NHTSA complaint #732734, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1 | 0% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 1996 | 4 | 5% |
| 1995 | 4 | 4% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1993 | 6 | 15% |
| 1992 | 3 | 8% |
| 1991 | 1 | 3% |
| 1990 | 4 | 7% |
| 1989 | 5 | 6% |
| 1988 | 5 | 10% |
| 1987 | 2 | 6% |
| 1986 | 3 | 11% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Bronco
14 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsFuel system
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsSuspension
2 complaintsEngine cooling
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSteering
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Bronco
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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