1996 Ford Windstar Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 20about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,386 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 20 complaints about the tires of the 1996 Ford Windstar, 1% of the 1,386 complaints for this model year. 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.
“At approximately 7:20pm on wednesday evening, august 22, 2001, I was traveling at the speed limit, 75mph, south on interstate 70, near richfield, ut, when, without warning, the left front tire delaminated. I managed to keep control of my vehicle and got it to the right shoulder of the highway. …”
NHTSA complaint #751312, filed 2001-08“Consume rwas traveling on a main highway and heard a noise, rear passenger tire tread separated. Tires were bought on july 16, and tire blewout. Tire size p20570 r15. Hancock tires dealership was aware of problem.”
NHTSA complaint #893145, filed 2001-07“While driving 20 -25 MPH consumer heard a crunching sound. Then, felt like something was rubbimg on wheel. Front left tire blewout, and front of vehicle dropped to ground, front coil spring had broken.”
NHTSA complaint #879464, filed 2001-01“While driving the van between 55-60 MPH, the front driver's side tire came off the wheel. Driver lost control of the van, but was able to avoid a crash. Both wheels and tires on the driver's side were replaced at the owner's expense.”
NHTSA complaint #823417, filed 1998-05“When traveling at 35 MPH when the left rear tire blew out, pushing the vehicle into another lane, causing an accident, and resulting in injuries to the driver. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Please provide any further details.”
NHTSA complaint #825776, filed 1998-07Tires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | 10 | 1% |
| 2002 | 13 | 1% |
| 2001 | 19 | 1% |
| 2000 | 29 | 2% |
| 1999 | 21 | 1% |
| 1998 | 57 | 4% |
| 1997 | 4 | 2% |
| 1996 | 20 | 1% |
| 1995 | 22 | 1% |
| 1990 | 1 | 17% |
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Windstar
470 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
322 complaintsBrakes
229 complaintsSuspension
111 complaintsOther or unknown
86 complaintsElectrical system
83 complaintsVehicle speed control
82 complaintsFuel system
52 complaintsSteering
50 complaintsWheels
42 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
38 complaintsBody and structure
37 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Windstar
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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