1993 Ford Ranger Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 32about this part
- Share
- 14%of 232 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 93,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 32 complaints about the tires of the 1993 Ford Ranger, 14% of the 232 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 93,000 miles. 3 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“My wife was traveling on an hwy 59 in north west ia . At 55 MPH when the left rear tire blew out and the tread seperated the steel belts were showing . I had just recently dicarded the tire in perry, ia. I know its not under recall but they might want to take a look at them. If anything comes up please feel free to contact me thank you, rich o'dell( DOT number: tire size: p265/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #728857, filed 2000-08“I had 4 firestone fr480 that came with my pickup. I replaced two. The other two have 8/32 tread left as of this date. However, the tread is starting to separate from the tires. I cannot receive any satisfaction out of the Ford motor company here in petoskey michigan so I am asking you what I can do. I don't want to die in a vehicle crash when they separate. ( DOT number: tire size: p22570r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #727871, filed 2000-08“This tire was not included in their recall and we are concerned about it. We tried to make a complaint at the time it occured but no one wanted to listen, we have pictures of the tire and it is clear that it was not operator error but a defect with the tire and we were extremely lucky not to be injured when it blew. Please recall this year tire as well since others could have been injured! Thank you. (tiresize: p235/75r15)( DOT number: tire size: p235/75r15 )”
NHTSA complaint #733605, filed 2000-10“The contact owns a 1993 Ford Ranger with firestone tires, size: p225/70/r14. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the rear driver side tire tread separated from the tire, causing the contact to crash into a highway divider. The contact stated that the vehicle was destroyed and the contact sustained injuries. A police report was filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable.”
NHTSA complaint #10473785, filed 2012-09, 93,000 miles“Tire blew out completely around total perimeter of sidewall. Tires wer e purchased on 8/28/99 dealer said road hazzard waranty had expired due to fact that it was 4 days beyond the 1 year period, blowout caused truct to swerve and almost lost control, damage to tire observed by aaa club at scene. Tire replaced by dealer at no cost for same brand due to dispute over billing on an unrelated matter. Dealer insisted this was not a recall tire and that the advisory on the ht did not apply, even though I insisted that I did not fell safe with the tires.( DOT number: tire size: 225-70 r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #730843, filed 2000-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 | 29 | 8% |
| 2001 | 39 | 8% |
| 2000 | 139 | 21% |
| 1999 | 178 | 24% |
| 1998 | 136 | 24% |
| 1997 | 57 | 14% |
| 1996 | 41 | 10% |
| 1995 | 28 | 9% |
| 1994 | 54 | 12% |
| 1993 | 32 | 14% |
| 1992 | 15 | 8% |
| 1991 | 13 | 10% |
| 1990 | 14 | 13% |
| 1989 | 7 | 10% |
| 1988 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 4% |
Other parts of the 1993 Ford Ranger
60 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsElectrical system
18 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsEngine cooling
12 complaintsSeats
8 complaintsBody and structure
8 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsOther or unknown
7 complaintsSeat belts
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1993 Ford Ranger
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