2003 Ford E-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 12%of 17 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 114,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford E-250, 12% of the 17 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 114,800 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.
“The contact owns a 2003 Ford E-250. The vehicle has trail king a/s mud n snow load range e tires, size lt235 85 r1. The contact noticed pulsation and vibration in the front end of his vehicle while driving 75 MPH. A week later, while driving approximately 75 MPH again, the vibration worsened. Almost immediately, the tread separated and the front passenger side tire exploded, which resulted in $1,900 worth of damage to the vehicle. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 115,000 and failure mileage was approximately 114,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10265082, filed 2009-04, 114,800 milesTires: 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 2003 Ford E-250
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSuspension
1 complaintsWheels
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 Ford E-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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