2001 Ford Ranger Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 39about this part
- Share
- 8%of 515 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 39 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford Ranger, 8% of the 515 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 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.
“I bought my Ranger 12 months ago. 6 months ago I noticed the bed of the truck was starting to lean to the left. Also the spare tire came up missing. I thought it was stlolen but upon inspection it had simply rusted the holder under the truck and fallen off. 3 months ago the truck started making a grinding noise upon braking. The right front a arm had rusted and broken off the frame. A mechanic had to weld a piece of metal to the frame because there was nothing to weld to. Then I finally decided to look under the truck and was shocked at what I found. The bed floor was nearly non excistant. …”
NHTSA complaint #10897471, filed 2016-08, 138,000 miles“On february 27,2004, I purchased four (4) new tires (hoosier tires - DOT adyk 9j0037) from a k&d offroad auto accessories,702 s.collins street, plant city florida, 33563 (mike taylor-owner). Eleven months later (january 15, 2005), my vehicle showed signs of severe tire vibration in the ride and handling. I immediately took my vehicle to the nearest tire service company, long tire & auto service (authorized goodyear dealer) and was told that both front tires showed tire separation and all four (4) tires had cracking as a result of dry rot for age. …”
NHTSA complaint #10106428, filed 2005-01, 47,000 miles“Traveling east on interstate 10 west of indio, ca when the kumho solis k21 rear passenger tire exploded. Ranger pickup swayed back and forth until the pickup went down a 15' embankment. Rolled at least 3 times with injuries to both passengers. The pickup was a total loss. Tire was purchase 11/22/2010 and was a p225/70r-15.”
NHTSA complaint #10469630, filed 2012-08, 38,000 miles“The consumer experienced constant vibration in the tires while traveling, approximately a few weeks after the vehicle was purchased. The dealer stated that there is tread usage in the front end and something may be wrong with the transmission. Scc”
NHTSA complaint #10003819, filed 2003-01, 25 miles“The consumer received a notice from Ford 10/01 about a defect with the firestone wilderness at tires. The dealer said the tire program had been discontinued (manufacturer recall # 0np01b77; NHTSA campaign # 01x001000).”
NHTSA complaint #10017152, filed 2003-04, 31,000 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 2001 Ford Ranger
112 complaintsSuspension
87 complaintsAir bags
62 complaintsVehicle speed control
57 complaintsBrakes
55 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
51 complaintsSeat belts
45 complaintsFuel system
31 complaintsEngine cooling
29 complaintsElectrical system
22 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSteering
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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