1996 Ford E-350 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 17about this part
- Share
- 34%of 50 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 21,600miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 17 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford E-350, 34% of the 50 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 21,600 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 45/55 MPH right front tire went out of round, and the left front tire started showing signs of fatigue. When this occurred front shocks failed, and the hydraulic fluid spilled onto the catalytic converter. This resulted in severe frontal vehicle damage. The manufacturer had been notified.”
NHTSA complaint #10042686, filed 2003-10, 19,700 miles“Consumer states that valve stems recommended for vehicle is not effective after 8000 miles. On several occasions tires would become flat for no apparent reason. Vehicle was taken to a repair shop, who informed consumer of the valve problem.”
NHTSA complaint #10031897, filed 2003-08, 52,000 miles“Consumer's vehicle experienced 3 tread separations on firestone steel tex brand. Dealer and manufacturer had been contacted. Ts one other tire showed signs of tread separation which included the spare. All tires had to be replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #8023267, filed 2002-11, 20,200 miles“Consumer states that while driving at 55 MPH tread on the passenger side rear separated from the tire. Several weeks later the same thing happened with the front passenger tire while driving at 65 MPH.”
NHTSA complaint #10031886, filed 2003-08, 23,000 miles“During the past 3 years we have had 5 tires fail on our 24 ft. Motorhome while traveling at 60 MPH on the open road. In all 5 cases the belts appeared to seprate from the tire and cause the tread to come off. Three times the tires blew out while going 60 MPH. I took the tires to firestone dealers in palm springs and lancaster, ca to be replaced, on each occasion I asked if this was a problem with these tires and was told it was not. In in april 2000 I replaced the 2 front tires with load rate e(all original tires had load d. …”
NHTSA complaint #732938, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 6 | 46% |
| 2011 | 4 | 21% |
| 2010 | 2 | 12% |
| 2008 | 3 | 8% |
| 2007 | 4 | 22% |
| 2006 | 4 | 8% |
| 2005 | 2 | 4% |
| 2004 | 4 | 9% |
| 2003 | 2 | 4% |
| 2002 | 8 | 15% |
| 2001 | 5 | 10% |
| 2000 | 18 | 31% |
| 1999 | 24 | 33% |
| 1998 | 14 | 22% |
| 1997 | 24 | 30% |
| 1996 | 17 | 34% |
| 1995 | 8 | 12% |
| 1994 | 6 | 12% |
| 1993 | 6 | 14% |
| 1992 | 5 | 12% |
| 1991 | 2 | 11% |
| 1990 | 2 | 9% |
| 1989 | 1 | 4% |
| 1987 | 1 | 7% |
| 1986 | 1 | 9% |
| 1983 | 1 | 20% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford E-350
19 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsEngine cooling
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsElectrical system
1 complaintsEngine
1 complaintsEquipment
1 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaintsOther or unknown
1 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsBody and structure
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford E-350
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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