1992 Ford F-250 Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 6%of 119 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the tires of the 1992 Ford F-250, 6% of the 119 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.
“At approx. 9:30 am, truck (with 3 pasengers and no cargo) was traveling on a dry, straight portion of highway when sudden vibration occurred at approx. 60-65 MPH followed by tread separation and blowout. After regaining control of vehicle, I pulled off onto right shoulder of highway to inspect damage. My running-board and inner fenderwell sutained damage. Mfr. Recommended air pressure (max. 80 PSI) regularly maintained.”
NHTSA complaint #765511, filed 2002-08“Consumer states while his wife was driving their truck, the tire on the front of the truck blew. He states that the sidewall on the tire exploded. He also states that he or his wife had hit anything prior. Consumer states that the tires was suppose to be good for 50,000 miles instead he just had 20,000 miles on them. He also states that the tire was a uniroyal size lt 235 85 r/16. Ts”
NHTSA complaint #8022853, filed 2002-11“Replacement tires on a Ford, f250, DOT vnw81x, while traveling at 70 MPH vehicle started to shake. Consumer pulled over, and looked at front driver side tire and noticed that tread had separated from tire and rapped around axle. There was severe vehicle damage. Dot number vnw81xl038 experienced blowout on driver rear, DOT number vnw81xl028 experienced blowout on passenger rear, all tires did damage to vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #897611, filed 2001-10“Rear tire on passenger's side is showiing signs of tread separation. About an 8 inch piece of tread was coming off tire, and further up is starting to do the same. Replacement tire equipment on a 1992, f250. Tire mileage about 16622. Bridgestone,dueler apt, tire size lt 23585r16, DOT # 789jpua 315.”
NHTSA complaint #873939, filed 2000-10“Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving 70 MPH, driver heard a thumping noise. Immediately afterwards about 2/3 of the tread on the passenger's front side tire(firestone steeltex r4s lt23585r16) came off. Driver was able to control vehicle and was not injured. Truck was a 1992, Ford, f250, not original tire equipment. Tire manufactured at decatur illinois plant. Tire mileage about 18,000. Firestone was contacted about tire. Firestone was only willing to prorate fee for that tire. .”
NHTSA complaint #870593, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 5 | 4% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 4 | 2% |
| 2011 | 6 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2009 | 4 | 7% |
| 2008 | 16 | 8% |
| 2007 | 2 | 3% |
| 2006 | 9 | 4% |
| 2005 | 5 | 3% |
| 2004 | 10 | 6% |
| 2003 | 20 | 17% |
| 2002 | 22 | 14% |
| 2001 | 48 | 22% |
| 2000 | 107 | 33% |
| 1999 | 107 | 18% |
| 1998 | 4 | 7% |
| 1997 | 42 | 14% |
| 1996 | 35 | 20% |
| 1995 | 11 | 6% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 4 | 3% |
| 1992 | 7 | 6% |
| 1991 | 10 | 9% |
| 1990 | 6 | 5% |
| 1989 | 8 | 7% |
| 1988 | 4 | 6% |
| 1987 | 3 | 8% |
| 1986 | 5 | 13% |
| 1985 | 2 | 10% |
| 1984 | 3 | 30% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford F-250
32 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
26 complaintsBrakes
25 complaintsEngine cooling
14 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
4 complaintsEquipment
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSteering
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford F-250
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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