1990 Ford F-150 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 19about this part
- Share
- 7%of 275 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 105,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 19 complaints about the tires of the 1990 Ford F-150, 7% of the 275 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 105,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“While driving at 55 MPH right rear tire blew out and exploded, damaging the rim. The occurred because the steel cord broke and the tire developed a knot. This was third tire blowout due to the same failure.”
NHTSA complaint #10074052, filed 2004-06, 105,000 miles“New Ford F-150 4x4 pick-up, driving to alaska, cool day, 45 MPH. Right rear tire with 2100 miles on it blows out. The tire disintegrated. Took to firestone dealer in anchorage, ak, they said it was a puncture and I had to buy a replacement p235/75r15 tire. Looking at the tire, that was no puncture--I used to work in a tire store.( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #729824, filed 2000-09“While driving down the interstate on sunday aug 6, 2000, I started hearing a loud noise coming from the rear end of the truck and it start shaking and vibrating violently. I pulled off to the side of the road and investigated. I found that most of the tread had separted from the right rear tire only leaving a portion flaping. Air was still in the tire and I manage to drive to my mother house that was not far away. …”
NHTSA complaint #730860, filed 2000-09“Have had 4 of 8 bfgoodrich tires that I purchased, either bubble or delaminate. Last one to delaminate caused extensive damage to vehicle (486.49 repair bill) I will fax letter that I wrote to bfgoodrich to you.10-4 2000 5pm (DOT number: be608l1012 tiresize: 31x10.5r15)”
NHTSA complaint #733468, filed 2000-10“Firestone: loss due to blown tire thread. Firehawk size 30x9.50r15lt dit vd66. I know firehawk is not one of the listed recalls, but what are our chances for sub?(claim# 11-3488-716)”
NHTSA complaint #6900165, 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 1990 Ford F-150
146 complaintsElectrical system
37 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsBrakes
18 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
13 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
3 complaintsExterior lighting
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1990 Ford F-150
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.
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