2004 Ford Mustang Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 45,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the tires of the 2004 Ford Mustang, 5% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 45,000 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.
“1. Front driver side tire flattened on the way to work...I filled it up and proceeded to work and had help changing tire in parking lot. 2. All 4 valve stems were leaking on my tires 3. Replaced 2 back tires and fixed valves on 2 front tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10245444, filed 2008-10, 103,000 miles“Eagle ls back side right tire blew out separated from thread around whole tire 4 holes in tire speed was 40mph thanks god no rain didn't run over anything the thread separated from around the whole tire with 4 holes no warning tires in great shape.”
NHTSA complaint #10252951, filed 2008-12, 40,000 miles“Dt: the consumer states that 2004 Ford Mustang was having mechanical problems. The transmission fluid was gushing out and the vehicle was taken to a dealership for repairs. The dealership fixed the transmission fluid problem. The next problem was oil leaking. The vehicle has been in the dealership twice for repairs and it was still leaking oil. The owner contacted Ford for help. Ford had the car taken to the dealership that Ford recommended. The problem is still not fixed. The dealership says that the oil is leaking from the engine. …”
NHTSA complaint #10130407, filed 2005-07, 800 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Mustang. The vehicle has goodyear eagle ls, size p225/55/r16 (na) tires. While driving approximately 55 MPH, the sidewall of the passenger rear tire blew out without warning. The contact pulled off the road and aaa replaced the tire. The tire pressure was normal. The powertrain was unknown. The current and failure mileages were 50,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10213686, filed 2008-01, 50,000 miles“The contact owns a 2004 Ford Mustang. The contact has a cooper master-craft sensys01 tire, size 205/65r15, DOT #2402 that failed. While driving 70 MPH the drivers side front tire tread separated causing damage to the wheel well, the front bumper and loosened the rocker panel. The vehicle merged onto the emergency lane in order for him to install the spare tire. The dealer nor manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 64,000.”
NHTSA complaint #10459078, filed 2012-05, 64,000 milesTires: 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 2004 Ford Mustang
33 complaintsOther or unknown
15 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsBrakes
9 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
9 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsEngine cooling
6 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsEquipment
4 complaintsBody and structure
4 complaintsElectrical system
3 complaintsEngine
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 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.
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