1999 Ford Ranger Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 178about this part
- Share
- 24%of 755 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 103,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 178 complaints about the tires of the 1999 Ford Ranger, 24% of the 755 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 103,000 miles. 13 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.
“Cable attaching spare tire to undercarriage of truck snapped, causing tire to fall into road. I contacted Ford with my concern, was told they would not repair this defect due to my truck being out of warranty.”
NHTSA complaint #10260058, filed 2009-02, 165,000 miles“I noticed heavy rust scale on ground and inspected to see my spare tire was missing, there is a large hole rusted all the way thru the frame in front of the left rear spring shackle and a crack in the frame in front of the front shackle almost all the way around the channel. Further investigation showed all cross members, gas tank strap and bed supports are severely rusted and the right side frame rail following suit with the left frame rail. The remainder of the truck is in very good condition this should not happen to a truck with this age and mileage.”
NHTSA complaint #10513461, filed 2013-05, 161,120 miles“1999 Ford Ranger with 130,000 miles. Leaf springs rusted out (both sides) and mounting brackets also rusted. Went to 3 autobody shops and nobody would touch it. Bumper just rusted out on both sides and spare tire well is completely rusted. Bumper and spare currently being held together with 2, 1900 lb chains. Ranger runs fine just body falling apart. Very concerned tire, bumper may become dislodged and cause further damage to myself or others. Gas tank also rusted but not leaking so far.”
NHTSA complaint #10448484, filed 2012-02, 127,000 miles“Dt: Ford motor company refused to replace tires that Ford said they would replace at any time. These tires were recalled, and consumer chose not to replace at that time. Ford told consumer that he could replace at any time. Consumer wasn't notified of any changes that Ford made.”
NHTSA complaint #10121068, filed 2005-05, 58,023 miles“Firestone wilderness ht left driver tires with tire tread failure and blowout. Tires 2 years old and preventative maintainance performed on vehicle. Caused structural damage to my 1999 Ford Ranger supercab xlt rwd.”
NHTSA complaint #10081244, filed 2004-07, 43,000 milesTires: 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 1999 Ford Ranger
89 complaintsBrakes
88 complaintsAir bags
79 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
74 complaintsSuspension
67 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
67 complaintsVehicle speed control
54 complaintsEngine cooling
45 complaintsElectrical system
39 complaintsOther or unknown
28 complaintsFuel system
18 complaintsSteering
16 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1999 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