1993 Ford Escort Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 379 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1993 Ford Escort, 2% of the 379 complaints for this model year. 2 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.
“This was not my vehicle. I am an attorney representing someone injured in the accident caused by the tire failure. (tiresize: p175/70r13)( DOT number: tire size: p175/70r13 )”
NHTSA complaint #733909, filed 2000-10“Consumer lost control of vehicle causing consumer to hit a ditch. The vehicle was going westbound on the turnpike when the consumer lost control of the vehicle and struck a north side ditch. The tread had become unglued to the left rear tire. The tire maintained air pressure.”
NHTSA complaint #10048310, filed 2003-11“The left rear tire experienced tread separation while driving, the portion of the tread that remained caused damage to the inner and outer fender and the rear bumper, the replaced tire failed a few days after installed (bridgestone model s402, size 175-70r13. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #561493, filed 2001-06“Consumer stated after a recent complaint that was filed with the consumer protection division, the retailer was prepared to replace consumers 2 front tires that were bald, free of charge.(michelin x -one tires, 17570tr13)”
NHTSA complaint #565539, filed 2002-05“While driving, the passenger rear, firestone fr 721 tire, size p175/80r13, experienced blowout, causing consumer to lose control, there were two injuries in accident. Ohio traffic crash report.”
NHTSA complaint #562179, filed 2001-07Tires: 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 1993 Ford Escort
109 complaintsFuel system
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsElectrical system
40 complaintsBrakes
36 complaintsEngine cooling
33 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
30 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
20 complaintsSuspension
19 complaintsSteering
13 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Escort
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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