1992 Ford Taurus Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 18about this part
- Share
- 3%of 681 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 130,650miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 18 complaints about the tires of the 1992 Ford Taurus, 3% of the 681 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 130,650 miles. 2 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.
“Toyo 800 ultra tire tread separation-toyo 800 ultra DOT cx9l 49v428 800u p205/65r15 92t. Tire tread separated at 65 MPH, causing fender and body damage to automobile. Parts of the tire hit driver side rear view mirror breaking mirror from mounts and hitting driver in the shoulder/face causing minor cuts and bruising.”
NHTSA complaint #10029236, filed 2003-07, 135,300 miles“Driving at 55 MPH and r/rear tire separated and 13 of outer tread was ejected into rear bumper area. The force of the sparation almost tore bumper loose from car. Tire did not blow out and I was able to stop the vehicle. I am retaining the complete set of 4 tires for your investagation if needed. These tires still have at least half the tread remaining.”
NHTSA complaint #762319, filed 2002-05“Purchased 2 tires 5-27-00. About 1 month later the tread came off of the left front. On 8-17-00 second tire blew out the sidewall when it hit a 4 inch pothole. Tire was worn about 20% after 4800 miles driven on it. Store where they were purchased, replaced both tires. Just wanted to send info to be looked into.( DOT number: tire size: 70sr 15ww )”
NHTSA complaint #729741, filed 2000-08“Consumer is against Ford motor company. The consumer stated Ford makes faulty cars and his car is one of them. The consumers vehicle did not get good gas mileage. The vehicle had constant engine and transmission failure. The seat was broken, the tire blew out, the vehicle stalled. Nar 1/22/2003”
NHTSA complaint #10004738, filed 2003-01“Vehicle vibrates when driving at 60mph and above. Tt consumer states the vehicle vibrates much worse as the brakes are applied, the problem will start sooner at slower speeds if driving on rougher roads, problem still exists. Also tire misaligned, replaced front motor mount, vibration on front end, radio antenna is inoperative.”
NHTSA complaint #972902, filed 1995-10Tires: 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 1992 Ford Taurus
217 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
105 complaintsElectrical system
70 complaintsBrakes
67 complaintsBody and structure
67 complaintsSteering
56 complaintsAir bags
49 complaintsVehicle speed control
49 complaintsSuspension
48 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
43 complaintsOther or unknown
22 complaintsSeat belts
21 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Taurus
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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