1989 Ford Taurus Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 2%of 562 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 1989 Ford Taurus, 2% of the 562 complaints for this model year.
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.
“We have had this car repaired repeatedly for a lurching/jerking problem. Motor mounts replaced, new clutch, new transmission, new brakes, new tires, it is still doing this. If the engine is shut off, sometimes you can get the car to temporarily stop the jerking. We are again, taking it in for repairs. Have you any knowledge of this problem? It is a safety issue at this point. Thank you.”
NHTSA complaint #725974, filed 2000-07“While driving aprx. 55mph back passenger tire sidewall blew, causing me to lose control of my vehical (sedan) and going into a spin (tire size: p205/70r15 95s),(DOT: w2m0 r3b), (model type: steel belted radial), (make: firestone fr360). I have 2 young children that where in the vehical with me. In the event that I was not extremly well trained in defensive driving my belief is that the vehicle would have rolled. These tires have less then 400 miles on them. The two front tires are showing bubbles on sidewall. …”
NHTSA complaint #10005475, filed 2003-02“While driving about 55 MPH felta bumping ride, and found out that there was a tread separation on the left rear. Consumer kept control of vehicle. Not the original equipment, firestone fr680 205/70r14 and DOT # vdkef6a383. The first tire failed after 28,000 miles and the second failed after 32,400 miles.”
NHTSA complaint #868617, filed 2000-08“3 of 4 tires with separated tread at 25,000 miles of 50,000 rated. Both front tires has sidewall separation also down to inner liner. All failed in same time frame. Tires bought new 2 years ago. (tiresize: p205/70r14)( DOT number: tire size: p205/70r14 )”
NHTSA complaint #738981, filed 2001-01“Shoulder belts on driver's side and passenger's side broke. Also, right side passenger's tire keeps going flat, and the consumer had to replace the tire five to six times. Finally, there is some type of knocking noise within the subframe.”
NHTSA complaint #847122, filed 1999-09Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | 2 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 0% |
| 2011 | 3 | 2% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 2% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 3 | 0% |
| 2004 | 5 | 1% |
| 2003 | 18 | 1% |
| 2002 | 38 | 3% |
| 2001 | 35 | 3% |
| 2000 | 57 | 5% |
| 1999 | 27 | 3% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 22 | 3% |
| 1996 | 28 | 3% |
| 1995 | 22 | 2% |
| 1994 | 10 | 1% |
| 1993 | 25 | 2% |
| 1992 | 18 | 3% |
| 1991 | 16 | 2% |
| 1990 | 7 | 2% |
| 1989 | 11 | 2% |
| 1988 | 4 | 1% |
| 1987 | 4 | 2% |
| 1986 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 1989 Ford Taurus
142 complaintsElectrical system
118 complaintsEngine cooling
97 complaintsBody and structure
66 complaintsSteering
53 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
52 complaintsBrakes
35 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
14 complaintsWheels
10 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1989 Ford Taurus
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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