1996 Ford Ranger Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 41about this part
- Share
- 10%of 413 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 175,604miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 41 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford Ranger, 10% of the 413 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 175,604 miles. 5 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.
“Tread of front left tire peeled off at 65 MPH, forcing vehicle off the road. There was no puncture to the tire and the tire was still fully inflated after taking the tire off. I took the tire to the nearest firestone store but they only offered a limited replacement deal. I have saved the tires and would like to have them inspected by someone from your agency.”
NHTSA complaint #761414, filed 2002-05“My daughter sarah was driving sometime in august 1999 when one of her rear tires experienced a separated tread failure. This did not cause an accident, and we replaced all four tires at our own expense. However, we still have a firestone 14 inch tire as a spare. I can't read the DOT number, etc. I think the recall should be extended to include 14 inch tires.( DOT number: tire size: 14 )”
NHTSA complaint #730077, filed 2000-09“My daughter (age 19) was driving to a skating lesson when the pickup truck veered to left and spun out of control. It climbed a guardrail, went up over the guardrail, and rolled down an embankment. Pieces of the left front tire were on the highway and the remainder of the tire was shredded. All four tires were of the same make and model. I suspected a blow out but had no way of proving it.( DOT number: )”
NHTSA complaint #727420, filed 2000-08“Original tires came apart, returned to local firestone store, refused to replace nor warranty value, claimed we had driven on them after going flat--tires came apart at 65 MPH on I-83 north of baltimore( DOT number: tire size: 225 70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #729922, filed 2000-09“Dot # reported above is for another tire in the original equipment set of 5, not the failed tire. While traveling 55 MPH on freeway, tire blew out for no apparent reason. I was able to steer safely off the highway on an exit ramp and change the tire. When I took the tire to a dealer (big o tires), the mechanic could give me no explanation for the blow out. All remaining tires were properly inflated and in acceptable condition. ( DOT number: vnfc1pr126 tire size: p225/70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #731448, 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 1996 Ford Ranger
69 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
52 complaintsElectrical system
38 complaintsFuel system
35 complaintsVehicle speed control
34 complaintsEngine cooling
31 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsSeat belts
26 complaintsAir bags
25 complaintsSuspension
21 complaintsExterior lighting
17 complaintsSteering
17 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 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.
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