1996 Ford Crown Victoria Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 1%of 276 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 151,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria, 1% of the 276 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 151,000 miles.
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.
“We purchased a set of b.f. Goodrich p21570s15 tires from sears, which were completely worn and considered under the legal limitations after only 25,000 miles of use. The tires had a 50,000 mile warranty. We have had the car fully maintained since the purchase of the car and the tires, and were told by professionals that they felt the tires were a manufacturer defect. They also told us we should replace the tires immediately or we could be putting ourselves and our child in danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135214, filed 2005-09, 151,000 miles“We purchased a set of b.f. Goodrich radial t/a (p21570s15) tires from sears, which were completely worn and considered under the legal limitations after only 25,000 miles of use. The tires had a 50,000 mile warranty. We have had the car fully maintained since the purchase of the car and the tires, and were told by professionals that they felt the tires were a manufacturer defect. They also told us we should replace the tires immediately or we could be putting ourselves and our child in danger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10135262, filed 2005-09, 151,000 miles“Chief of police called to inform of recall notice received concerning Ford Crown Victoria lower ball joint failure. Door handles were replaced. Rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 18290, front pads and rotors were replaced at 28679 miles, front and rear brake pads replaced at 51031 miles. Intake manifold replaced twice. Heater hose replaced. Passenger side tail light replaced. Tire rotations are done every 3000 miles, however tires had to be replaced at approximately 9600 miles and at 600000 miles, no specific tire information given. Cooling fant and motor replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #824783, filed 1998-06Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 1 | 2% |
| 2007 | 2 | 4% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 2% |
| 2003 | 9 | 4% |
| 2001 | 2 | 4% |
| 2000 | 7 | 8% |
| 1999 | 4 | 3% |
| 1998 | 4 | 3% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 4 | 1% |
| 1991 | 4 | 7% |
| 1990 | 2 | 5% |
| 1989 | 2 | 3% |
| 1987 | 1 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
81 complaintsSuspension
51 complaintsFuel system
46 complaintsSteering
37 complaintsBrakes
31 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
12 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
11 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Crown Victoria
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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