1994 Ford Econoline Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 124 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 74,800miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 1994 Ford Econoline, 3% of the 124 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 74,800 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 1994 Ford Econoline van. The vehicle has cooper wintermaster tires, size 235/75/r15. While driving 55 MPH, the contact heard a loud popping and grinding noise coming from the rear driver's side of the vehicle. He pulled over to inspect the vehicle and noticed that the rear driver's side tire was blown. There was tread separation and a large portion of the steel belt was exposed. The contact is in the process of notifying the manufacturer. The failure and current mileages were 74,800.”
NHTSA complaint #10262746, filed 2009-03, 74,800 miles“Heard thumping and started to slow when tire blew and van became hard to control. Van pulled onto dirt shoulder (of two lane highway) and almost flipped.managed to get back onto road, slowed down and stopped. Changed tire. It was destroyed. The tread was separated, and the sidewall blown apart in several places on both sides. The rim was undamaged to my eye, and the bead near the rim was also undamaged. The tire shop removed the tire, looked for a cause of the blow out but could find none. …”
NHTSA complaint #763840, filed 2002-07“Tread seperated from carcass at spead causing partial loss of car control. Could have LED to serious accident.( DOT number: vdhl frw tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #732198, filed 2000-09“Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, brakes fail to stop the vehicle. Mechanic at dealership blamed the brakes failing on uneven tire wear frpm when tires were rotated.”
NHTSA complaint #821972, filed 1998-04Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 3 | 14% |
| 2002 | 1 | 4% |
| 2001 | 3 | 11% |
| 2000 | 2 | 5% |
| 1999 | 9 | 11% |
| 1998 | 5 | 11% |
| 1997 | 13 | 16% |
| 1996 | 13 | 16% |
| 1995 | 6 | 8% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 3 | 5% |
| 1992 | 4 | 5% |
| 1991 | 3 | 13% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1989 | 2 | 6% |
| 1988 | 2 | 9% |
| 1986 | 1 | 14% |
| 1985 | 2 | 20% |
| 1984 | 2 | 29% |
Other parts of the 1994 Ford Econoline
29 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsElectrical system
11 complaintsFuel system
10 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsAir bags
8 complaintsWheels
8 complaintsBody and structure
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 Ford Econoline
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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