1996 Ford Econoline Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 13about this part
- Share
- 16%of 81 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 65,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 13 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford Econoline, 16% of the 81 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 65,000 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 have suffered two complete tread separations on two firestone fr480 tires, size 235/75r15xl. These were replacement equipment on my 1996 Ford Econoline 150 custom van. Both were rear mounted at the time of failure and had appropriate inflation presuure (around 38 PSI). Both failures occured on interstate at moderate speeds (60 - 65 MPH) in the evening after the heat of the day. First failure occured 10/21/1999. The second failure occured 7/25/00. These tires are the same size and were manufactured at the same factory as the recalled firestone atx and wilderness tires. …”
NHTSA complaint #730415, filed 2000-09“Pe00020, original equipment on 1996, Ford super duty, tire size lt22575r16, DOT vd1l1xa475,steel tex rs4. On april 17, 1999, while driving rear passenger's tire tread came off which almost caused a crash. On july 24, 2000 with 22 miles, while driving there was a flapping noise due to driver's rear tire tread coming off which caused damage to wheelwell. Firestone unwilling to help.”
NHTSA complaint #871938, filed 2000-10“Pe-00-020- replacement tires, size p23575r15, DOT started with w2hl, tires have no more than twenty thousand miles on them. When driving at 40-45 MPH consumer noticed vehicle started shaking, pulled off road, and noticed passenger's side rear tire tread had separated. Firestone wilderness at tires.”
NHTSA complaint #882365, filed 2001-03“While driving about 75 MPH right rear tire blewout early that day. Then, another blowout in the evening, but consumer kept control of vehicle. Fordtruck, Econoline, 1996 htlt 245/75 r16, DOT md11 520 v425 272885-grf-66. First tire failure was the passenger rear tire, second failure was the driver rear tire, tires were goodyear wrangler ht, second failure caused damage to vehicle including the water tank and gas hose.”
NHTSA complaint #874049, filed 2000-10“3 firestone steel radial r4s tires p225/75r16 tires experienced failure, 2 tires peeled and 1 tire split, even though consumer was rotating tires, wear still occurred, consumer switched brands of tires and has had no other problems, DOT vd1l.”
NHTSA complaint #870782, filed 2000-09Tires: 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 1996 Ford Econoline
20 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsVehicle speed control
12 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSeats
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Econoline
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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