1988 Ford F-150 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 5about this part
- Share
- 4%of 139 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 5 complaints about the tires of the 1988 Ford F-150, 4% of the 139 complaints for this model year.
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.
“Treadwear 420. Traction a. Temperature b. While the vehicle was parked at home the futura 2000,radial atd,p215/75r15 tire separated. The tire remains inflated at the time this report is submitted. I am very concerned that this brand of tire may be experiencing similar problems as those of major brands that are being recalled. I fear for my safety and welfare as well as my family and others on the roadways. Please advise as what should be done next. Fortunately, nobody was injured. Tire replacement should be considered. Please notify me as soon as possible. Thank you. …”
NHTSA complaint #735142, filed 2000-10“Tire blewout on expressway. Dealer agree and gave discount on new tire. Noticed side wall where tread and sidewall come together had funny crack in sidewall and looks like wire or fibers coming out. All aroung the perimeter of the tires.”
NHTSA complaint #9004944, filed 2002-02“Going from a stop to about 5 MPH, four three inch rips appeared on sidewall area on tread part. Tire went immediately flat. This is the second time I have had the same type of tire to go flat from the side wall area. (DOT number: be668l1d4s tiresize: 30x9.5r15l)”
NHTSA complaint #738459, filed 2000-12“While driving the rear tire experienced tread separation which resulted in damage to the vehicle, at the time of failure the tire remained fully inflated, the consumer requested reimbursemt from firestone but was declined because they said that the tire appeared to have been operating for and unknown amount of time with insufficient air pressure (firestone, fr721, p235/75r15, DOT vdhlf7u434, the tire was mounted on a 1988 Ford f150 and had 41002 miles at time of failure).”
NHTSA complaint #8013892, filed 2002-07“Frame has cracked at power steering box, frame may separate at any time if making a sharp turn or if the vehicle is stopped suddenly. Problem is causing excessive wear of front tires. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #871268, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 | 11 | 0% |
| 2012 | 12 | 1% |
| 2011 | 18 | 1% |
| 2010 | 17 | 2% |
| 2009 | 13 | 4% |
| 2008 | 9 | 2% |
| 2007 | 52 | 11% |
| 2006 | 27 | 5% |
| 2005 | 36 | 3% |
| 2004 | 58 | 3% |
| 2003 | 21 | 5% |
| 2002 | 24 | 3% |
| 2001 | 52 | 4% |
| 2000 | 34 | 3% |
| 1999 | 52 | 5% |
| 1998 | 152 | 11% |
| 1997 | 305 | 11% |
| 1996 | 21 | 6% |
| 1995 | 43 | 7% |
| 1994 | 40 | 6% |
| 1993 | 32 | 5% |
| 1992 | 30 | 6% |
| 1991 | 14 | 5% |
| 1990 | 19 | 7% |
| 1989 | 8 | 4% |
| 1988 | 5 | 4% |
| 1987 | 4 | 4% |
| 1985 | 3 | 11% |
| 1984 | 1 | 7% |
| 1983 | 3 | 30% |
| 1982 | 3 | 60% |
Other parts of the 1988 Ford F-150
49 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsEngine cooling
11 complaintsSeat belts
9 complaintsBody and structure
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
8 complaintsSuspension
4 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsSteering
3 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1988 Ford F-150
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology