Table 1 shows eight common tire related problems of the 2004 Ford Ranger. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
After driving for 45 minutes on smooth highway, my front driver's side tire blew while I was going 75mph. Had I been closer to the vehicle I had just passed, there could have easily been a bad wreck as I had little control of the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler rts tires. The contact stated that the tires were splitting around the rims. On February 6, 2009, the vehicle was taken in for inspection and it was discovered that the sidewall of the tires were wearing around the rim. Read details...
: the contact stated the spare tire rim was 16 inches instead of 15 inches and the tire itself was 70 series instead of 75 series. The vehicle was taken to the service dealer, who did not find any problem. The consumer is requesting a proper sized spare tire. Updated 12/26/06. Read details...