1998 Ford Mustang Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 9about this part
- Share
- 4%of 236 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 9 complaints about the tires of the 1998 Ford Mustang, 4% of the 236 complaints for this model year. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
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.
“My rt. Front tire blew while I was traveling. Even though I was going slow, there was enough force to take out a peice of my wheel cover & dent the front door. I had to replace it at t little tire store in the town it happened in. I replaced all the tires at the same time because the shop worker showed me a place on the left front tire that looked like it was separating too. At the time, I thought that a big-brand name like firestone shouldn't do that, so I replace it with another brand. …”
NHTSA complaint #732884, filed 2000-09“Sidewall blowout on turnpike. Tires were checked previous week by another Ford dealer during oil change service, ok. Other tires have performed normally since incident. Sent tire to michelin, denies claim, said was punctured causing runflat. Blow-out was inside to outside. Failure in workmanship or material. Damaged tire, rim (wheel), and strut. (DOT number: bet4hr1068 tiresize: p22555h16)”
NHTSA complaint #733597, filed 2000-10“Had a bent rim and got a new rim and tire team Ford put the rear tire on backwards and months later in the snow and rain that tire lost traction and I was put in the ditch due to rainy weather( DOT number: be8rk11049 tire size: 24545zr17 )”
NHTSA complaint #709132, filed 1999-07“While driving at approximately 38 MPH rear tires slipped off and fell onto the pavement. Lost control, and vehicle turned over on its roof. Seat belt failed to restrain driver, and she was injured.”
NHTSA complaint #842615, filed 1999-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 5% |
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 1 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 1% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 2 | 1% |
| 2016 | 2 | 1% |
| 2015 | 2 | 0% |
| 2013 | 3 | 1% |
| 2012 | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 3 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 5 | 1% |
| 2007 | 28 | 5% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 6 | 5% |
| 2003 | 5 | 3% |
| 2002 | 8 | 7% |
| 2001 | 5 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 11 | 5% |
| 1998 | 9 | 4% |
| 1997 | 6 | 3% |
| 1996 | 9 | 4% |
| 1995 | 12 | 2% |
| 1994 | 6 | 2% |
| 1993 | 2 | 2% |
| 1992 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 1 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 1% |
| 1989 | 2 | 2% |
| 1988 | 1 | 1% |
| 1986 | 3 | 10% |
| 1984 | 1 | 6% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Mustang
40 complaintsBrakes
33 complaintsFuel system
30 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
21 complaintsSeat belts
18 complaintsVehicle speed control
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsAir bags
15 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Mustang
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