2008 Ford Ranger Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 326 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 8,300miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the tires of the 2008 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 326 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 8,300 miles.
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.
“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that all four tires were making a noise when the vehicle was being driven. The contact stated that the tires did not show any sign of excessive wear. The contact had not spoken with the manufacturer and the vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 20,000. Updated 6/4/12 the consumer stated the tread separated. Updated 06/11/12”
NHTSA complaint #10455074, filed 2012-04, 20,000 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger with goodyear wrangler 235/75/r15 tires. While approaching a stop light at approximately 10 MPH and applying the brakes, the vehicle hydroplaned into the right lane. The contact was able to maintain control of the vehicle. She observed that the tires are for passenger vehicles and not for light pick up trucks. The dealer stated that she would have to pay the full price for new tires. The approximate failure mileage was 300 and the approximate current mileage is 8,000. Updated 5/13/08 updated 05/13/07.”
NHTSA complaint #10223847, filed 2008-04, 300 miles“The contact owns a 2008 Ford Ranger. While attempting to rotate the tires, the contact noticed that the tire tread was chopping or uneven. The dealer stated that the tire wear was a result of pulling his trailer on the rear of the vehicle without using the trailer pulling device. The owner's manual stated that the vehicle should be able to carry between 3,000-3,500 lbs. Ford refused to replace the tires, which were not covered under warranty. The dealer was instructed by Ford to adjust the torsion bar. The failure was discovered to be a mechanical issue, rather than a tire issue. …”
NHTSA complaint #10239764, filed 2008-08, 8,300 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 2008 Ford Ranger
295 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsElectrical system
7 complaintsOther or unknown
5 complaintsEngine
4 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsSuspension
3 complaintsBrakes
2 complaintsEngine cooling
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
2 complaintsWheels
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2008 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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