2002 Ford E-350 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 15%of 53 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 42,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford E-350, 15% of the 53 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 42,800 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.
“(1) normal tire rotated every 3000 miles run with 55 lbs. Front 85 lbs. Rear checked weekly (2) side wall on both inside and outside dry rotted to point of air pockets are forming on outside of tires. (3) tires replaced with bridgestone v-steel r265 I went to two different goodyear dealers 1st in ormond beach fl the service manager said that is not a problem it is cosmetic! …”
NHTSA complaint #10105848, filed 2005-01, 62,000 miles“While driving on the highway the left rear tire tread separated causing the van to roll over. The ten passengers that were in the van at the time were transported to a local hospital for minor injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10059325, filed 2004-02, 9,316 miles“The contact owns a 2002 Ford E-350 equipped with michelin lt24575r16 tires, size: 245/756/16 (na). While driving approximately 55 MPH, the contact felt vibrations from the front tires. The contact noticed that the tread from the front passenger side tire was separated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that the tire was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 13t012000 (tires). The VIN was unknown. The approximate vehicle failure mileage was 108,362 and the approximate tire failure mileage was 20,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10734284, filed 2015-07, 108,362 miles“While driving the left rear tire blew out, causing the vehicle to rotate clockwise and subsequently striking a guardrail. No other tire info given. (ohio traffic crash report #10-89-277)”
NHTSA complaint #567668, filed 2002-09Tires: 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 2002 Ford E-350
16 complaintsElectrical system
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsSeat belts
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsBody and structure
2 complaintsVehicle speed control
2 complaintsExterior lighting
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford E-350
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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