1998 Ford Ford Truck Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 44%of 25 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 31,789miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Ford Ford Truck, 44% of the 25 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 31,789 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.
“Understand tire valves are being looked at, Ford dealer in ft. Myers reported they could not help me. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis**770146”
NHTSA complaint #10009408, filed 2002-11, 31,789 miles“Firestone refussed to replace the tire, they say it was a road hazard blow out. The tire clearly has a defect. Now what do I do we live in jacksonville, florida. The truck was driven on 99% in town driving for we were afraid to drive in on a trip. Thank goodness we have another vechicle to drive. This was my very first new truck and now this. Thank you,please reply. (DOT number: vdhl 1py tiresize: p235/70r16)”
NHTSA complaint #745210, filed 2001-05“While taking a short trip this weekend. (under 70 miles) I noticed a sudden vibration coming from the rear of our motor home and within a matter of seconds I heard a loud bang and several other noises as the motor home rocked from side to side. After regaining control I pulled off to the side of the road to discover the entire tread of my right rear tire completely missing and the sidewall of what was left blown out in what looks like two places. I have owned several recreational vehicals and have never experienced this type of failure. Dt”
NHTSA complaint #768977, filed 2002-10“I had a tire go flat ,while it was parked in my driveway. I took it off and could't find any thing in the tire . I pluged the leak .ifilled the tire with air ,put it back on the truck . In about an hour it was down again. I took it off again , it was leaking next to the plug. I put another plug in it and this time I checked it . It was still leaking in the same area ,I put the number 3 plug in it.it still leaked and it looked as if the tire was trying to come apart. I put the spare on and went to the firestone dealer and told him I had a bad tire . …”
NHTSA complaint #730818, filed 2000-09“Vibration in steering,dealer checked & found ply separation in both front tires. Replaced all six tires for safety and security reasons. Firestone wouldn't respond unless there was a blowout, crash or a fatality. Reading other reports of problems with this tire on an rv forum. Blowouts as low as 300 miles. My tire dealer said this plant has since been closed. (DOT number: vdil018 tiresize: lt22575r16)”
NHTSA complaint #751130, filed 2001-08Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 1 | 8% |
| 2002 | 3 | 8% |
| 2001 | 3 | 15% |
| 2000 | 7 | 28% |
| 1999 | 3 | 9% |
| 1998 | 11 | 44% |
| 1997 | 10 | 29% |
| 1996 | 5 | 28% |
| 1995 | 1 | 5% |
| 1994 | 3 | 20% |
| 1992 | 1 | 10% |
| 1991 | 5 | 56% |
| 1989 | 2 | 33% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Ford Truck
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsElectrical system
2 complaintsOther or unknown
2 complaintsSeat belts
1 complaintsSeats
1 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
1 complaintsVehicle speed control
1 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Ford Truck
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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