1992 Ford Escort Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 2%of 162 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 12,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 1992 Ford Escort, 2% of the 162 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 12,000 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.
“The contact owns a 1992 Ford Escort. The vehicle has big o prestige radial max tires, size 175/70/r13 (na). The contact noticed that the sidewalls on the front two tires were cracking. Because the tires exceeded the one year warranty, the dealer would be financially responsible for their replacement. The contact notified the manufacturer and is currently waiting for a response. The consumer no longer has the tires. The DOT and VIN were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 12,000. Updated 09/10/08 updated 09/10/08.”
NHTSA complaint #10234178, filed 2008-07, 12,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 10% |
| 2002 | 3 | 9% |
| 2001 | 2 | 3% |
| 2000 | 4 | 4% |
| 1999 | 14 | 4% |
| 1998 | 6 | 2% |
| 1997 | 12 | 2% |
| 1996 | 4 | 2% |
| 1995 | 9 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 9 | 2% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 4 | 1% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Escort
37 complaintsElectrical system
36 complaintsSeat belts
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
22 complaintsEngine cooling
15 complaintsBrakes
12 complaintsExterior lighting
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Escort
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology