1999 Ford E-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 23%of 31 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Ford E-250, 23% of the 31 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,000 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.
“I own a Ford 1999 e250 van that has been customized by the sportsmobile company into an rv. It came with four firestone steeltex radial r4s lt225/75r16 m/s tires. As I was driving in the left lane of I-505s (just n of exit for allendale rd), the tread on my left rear tire separated. I was able to safely pull onto the right shoulder. I drove (at reduced speed on the damaged tire) to the midway rd rv park at the next exit. There I mounted the spare. The tires had 22k miles on them and had been maintained properly.”
NHTSA complaint #10058943, filed 2004-02, 22,000 miles“My husband and I experienced two blow outs on firestone tires during a trip in july-august, 2004. After having to replace all of the tires during the trip we called Ford and firestone. Firestone offered to pay$100.00 to cover some of the expenses of spare tire replacement(after the blow outs and before we purchased new tires because we feared further problems) but we refused this. We believe these steeltex radial r4s tires are hazardous and some warning should be issued. We were fortunate to have survived without bodily injury. …”
NHTSA complaint #10093726, filed 2004-11, 42,000 miles“The firestone steeltex tires (p225/75r16) and (p245/75r16) have experienced tread separation, the last experience caused the vehicle to go into a ditch which also caused body damage, the consumer owns 10 of these vehicles with these tires which have experienced the same tire problems.”
NHTSA complaint #558623, filed 2000-01“The (firestone steel tex t45 2t 225 75 r16 m/s) tires have continually experienced uneven tread wear, firestone said vehicle was not aligned properly at factory, alignments completed several times however vehicle is still having tire wear, possible tire and suspension problems.”
NHTSA complaint #556312, filed 2000-10“1999 Ford econoline with multiple issues. Consumer states that this vehicle has multiple issues with breaking down. He also states that this vehicle has had several engine problems, tire problems, windshield wiper motor problems. The check engine light illuminated, the left rear door handle, battery, alternator, radio, ball joints were replaced. The brake rotors and pads were replaced. The axle shaft seals, mass air flow sensor, catalytic converter were replaced. The valve spring was broken, the front tie rod ends and drag links were replaced, the tires, wiper blades and gaskets were replaced. …”
NHTSA complaint #10222853, filed 2008-03Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 3 | 27% |
| 2012 | 1 | 13% |
| 2010 | 1 | 11% |
| 2008 | 2 | 33% |
| 2006 | 1 | 8% |
| 2005 | 1 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 12% |
| 2002 | 4 | 24% |
| 2001 | 2 | 11% |
| 2000 | 2 | 11% |
| 1999 | 7 | 23% |
| 1998 | 1 | 6% |
| 1997 | 5 | 21% |
| 1996 | 5 | 25% |
| 1995 | 1 | 7% |
| 1994 | 1 | 9% |
| 1992 | 1 | 7% |
| 1991 | 2 | 25% |
Other parts of the 1999 Ford E-250
8 complaintsBrakes
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsElectrical system
4 complaintsEquipment
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
3 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsAir bags
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 Ford E-250
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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