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TiresPart report

1996 Ford Probe Tires Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
2%of 52 total for the year
Median mileage
—not reported
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford Probe, 2% of the 52 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.

“Consumer was traveling 20mph highway while driving heard a big banging noise. He was able to control vehicle, and pulled over to the side of the road. He noticed that driver's side tire tread separated from rim. Firestone, firehawk, p20555r15 (ftx 2sr).”

NHTSA complaint #8003914, filed 2002-02

Tires: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
199727%
199612%
199522%
199442%
199331%
199223%
199121%
198923%

Other parts of the 1996 Ford Probe

Transmission and drivetrain
17 complaints
Engine cooling
13 complaints
Electrical system
4 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Steering
4 complaints
Suspension
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints
Air bags
2 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Equipment
2 complaints
Exterior lighting
2 complaints
Latches, locks and linkages
2 complaints

← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Probe

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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