1989 Ford F-150 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 8about this part
- Share
- 4%of 224 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 75,808miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 8 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Ford F-150, 4% of the 224 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 75,808 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 1989 Ford f150. On june 5, 1998 a set of 4 new goodyear eagle gt2 tires , size m+s p255/70r15 108s were installed on the vehicle with an odometer reading of 75,808 miles. The contact stated that after two years all four tires began to show visible cracks about 1 1/2 inches from the rim around the bead area of the tire. The contact took the vehicle back to goodyear, and was told the vehicle was out of warranty. The contact stated that this vehicle was only driven in town. The current mileage was 10,5733. …”
NHTSA complaint #10187233, filed 2007-04, 75,808 miles“I have a lt235/75r-15 bfgoodrich all terrain t/a k02 c tire that has a huge bubble in the inner sidewall of the tire. This is the second tire that did this. I discovered it when I was changing the oil. There needs to have a safety recall.”
NHTSA complaint #11193509, filed 2019-04“Consumer has an 1989 Ford f150. Right front tire tread separated between the layers of steel at 65mph. Tires didn't lose pressure. Only underhood damage. Firestone sent some papers & would like the tire sent to them. No tire no claim. Dot# vdhl1m4069. Tire size p235/75r15. The tire failed violently at highway speed due to tread separation.”
NHTSA complaint #869374, filed 2000-09“Tire has a stress split/crack at the point of attachment of the sidewall in 4 places, a total of 4 spilt/cracks are detected. They ordered a new tire from continental tire. ( DOT number: adhl2v7 tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #740878, filed 2001-02“Insured says they lost control of the vehicle when the tire blew out. Firestone radial atx, p235/75r15, steel belted radial, 25% wear and < 1yr. Old. (claim# 22-v369-810)”
NHTSA complaint #6900168, 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 1989 Ford F-150
95 complaintsElectrical system
52 complaintsBrakes
16 complaintsEngine cooling
13 complaintsVehicle speed control
13 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSteering
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
4 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsWheels
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 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.
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