1995 Ford Escort Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 2%of 576 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 11,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1995 Ford Escort, 2% of the 576 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 11,500 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.
“The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The vehicle has cooper mastercraft a/s iv tires, size p20565r15 (na). While driving 25 MPH, when the tires are cold, they become bumpy and cause the vehicle to ride roughly. The vehicle has not been inspected. The VIN, purchase date, engine size, DOT number, and number of cylinders were unknown. The current and failure mileages were 4,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10225581, filed 2008-04, 4,000 miles“Vehicle was hit while parked in the front left tire which shoved vehicle into the curb. Consumer took vehicle to body shop. Did front end alignment, and replaced tire. Year later while driving vehicle, front left tire started smoking. Took back to dealer to be rechecked. Also, tire was worn on inside. Consumer stated dealer called tire company to fix tire, and dealer would be responsible.”
NHTSA complaint #894520, filed 2001-08“While driving the right front bridgestone (turanza p175-65r14 81t) the belt had broken in the tire causing a flat tire which caused the steering wheel to become hard to handle. Nlm”
NHTSA complaint #559453, filed 2001-02“While driving the vehicle, the vehicle has irregular steering control and rough riding, inappropiate tire wear. Consumer states vehicle can not be aligned properly due to the right front wheel assembly design which is causing irregular steering and tire wear.”
NHTSA complaint #805791, filed 1996-12Tires: 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 1995 Ford Escort
152 complaintsFuel system
140 complaintsAir bags
67 complaintsEngine cooling
54 complaintsElectrical system
48 complaintsSuspension
37 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
36 complaintsBrakes
27 complaintsSteering
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsOther or unknown
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1995 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