Tire Problems of Ford Ranger - part 1

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. I was fortunately able to pull over and slam on my brakes safely. The tires have under 40,000 miles on them and showed no signs of low pressure or issues prior to the blowout. I was told by discout tire that they would refund me for a replacement tire, but that the falken wildpeak r15s on my vehicle have not been recalled, a different size of this tire model have though. There was no reason for the sidewalls of this tire to blow. The air pressure was fine and there was plenty of life left on the tread. Based on the recall on the other size of this tire model, I would guess this size is defective in the sidewalls as well.

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Tire failed on highway, at approx 60 mph. Tire pressure instantly went to zero. No debris, or road issues. Tread completely separated from sidewall. Original tires that came from factory. No nails or damage noted to tread unknown tire size, tire and vehicle at dealership, should be standard for that truck.

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The contact owns a 2021 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while reversing or making a turn, the front driver's side tire would rub the inside of the wheel well. The contact works for the dealer; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 14.

The contact owns a 2006 Ford Ranger equipped with cooper tires, tire line: trendsetter a/w, tire size: 27x10r16, dot number: r7hcc2t0117. The contact stated that the set of tires were cracking around the rim. The vehicle was not taken to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure and informed the contact that the tires were not under recall. The failure mileage was approximately 190,000.

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The tire is bf goodrich p245/75 r16 109s. I was unable to select the correct tire on drop down box. Report as follows. While driving on I-74 I felt a bit of a bump, as if I had run over something. The steering wheel shifted in my hands then went sharply into the right lane. The truck was out of control. As the truck was flipping I saw the guardrail through a side window, the airbags had been deployed by then. The truck kept flipping. The truck then landed on the driver’s side door and spun several times, then finally stopped. I was able to remove my seat belt then stand in the truck. I was able to open the passenger door that was in the air, about 10 inches, enough to look out, scream for help and wave my arm. A man then pried the door open enough for me to climb the truck seats and console like a ladder then squeeze out of the door and jump down. After evaluating the truck, the tire tread had come off of the tire, which is still on the truck and inflated.

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Fuzion touring tires p195/70r14 91t tread separating at <14kmiles. I bought this set of tires and rims used from a friend who had bought the set of tires from on online tire retailer, in early 2013 (tire dot code jefj can 4412 made in china). The rims and tires were installed on a 1996 Ford Ranger 2wd initially and then on my 1994 Ford Ranger XLT 2wd. Front two tires began to feel wobbly and vibrate excessively. Upon inspection, the tires were disfigured and out of round. Upon closer inspection both front tires appeared as if the inner belts had peaked in the center of the tire on the tread surface (like the tread surface had been folded around the perimeter of the tire), but not all the way around the tires. This was the obvious cause of the vibration. Tires replaced and everything was fine. The replacement tires were put on the rear and the two remaining fuzion tires were moved to the front. A couple of months later, one of the fuzion tires now on the front repeated the same problem I had with the other two. Obviously there is a defect in the tires for 3 of 4 to go bad in exactly the same way with in such a close time range. The 4th tire appears to be ok, however due to the problem with the other three, I am replacing it too. If you have these tires and experience vibration, immediately investigate the shape of the tire tread surface for disfigurement - if you find any, immediately replace the tire. I can provide photos as needed.

The contact owns a 1996 Ford Ranger equipped with michelin goodrich radial tires, size p225/70/r14. The contact stated that after rotating the tires, a crack was discovered on the side wall of the tire. The vehicle was taken to a dealer. The technician was unable to see the crack. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The tire failure mileage was 15,000 and the vehicle failure mileage was 180,000.

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While traveling northbound on I-75, near lake city, FL. , the rear, passenger side tire tread came completely off the tire. The tread damaged the rear, passenger side of my Ford Ranger truck. Fortunately, I managed to pull over to the emergency lane and no one was injured. When my mechanic inspected the rest of the tires he discovered that a half dollar sized chunk of tire was missing from the driver's side rear tire. The condition of this tire, coupled with the other one, forced me to purchase a complete set of new tires. Needless to say, I wasn't very happy over this whole incident. I am, however, happy/lucky to be alive and writing this complaint to you. P. S. , just fyi, I am still in possession of all four general tires.

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Ranger with definity dakota h/t tires, size p225/70/r15. The contact stated that the driver was traveling approximately 60 mph and lost control of the vehicle. The driver crashed into a center highway median. The driver sustained injuries to the chin and arm due to the air bag deployment. After inspecting the vehicle, the driver noticed that the tread on the rear passenger side tire was separated. The police were contacted and a police report was filed of the incident. The vehicle was later towed to the contact¿s residence. The manufacturer was contacted and they offered no assistance. The failure mileage of the tire was unknown. The failure and current mileages of the vehicle were approximately 175,000.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1993 Ford Ranger with firestone tires p225/70/r14. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear driver side tire's tread separated from the tire cause the vehicle to crash into a highway divider. The contact stated that the vehicle was totaled and there were injuries. There was a police report filed. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 93,000. The VIN was unavailable. Ap.

Traveling east on interstate 10 west of indio, CA when the kumho solis k21 rear passenger tire exploded. Ranger pickup swayed back and forth until the pickup went down a 15' embankment. Rolled at least 3 times with injuries to both passengers. The pickup was a total loss. Tire was purchase 11/22/2010 and was a p225/70r-15.

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Tpms issue, the tpms sensor has failed on the front left tire. This is with 2 years service and 10,850 miles. Ford claim they are not covering sensors since they take abuse from potholes and other road conditions. Sensors were covered but they have had too many problems so they will not cover them any longer. I asked them to disable the receiver since there is no transmitter. They stated it is a safety system they can't since this is a mandatory safety system I would submit Ford has improperly designed the system and it should work at least as long at the warranty.

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The contact owns a 1997 Ford Ranger equipped with bridgestone dueler at tires, line size 225/70/r14 . The contact stated that while driving approximately 55 mph, he began to hear a thumping noise. The vehicle was driven home where the contact noticed that the tread on the rear driver side tire was peeling. The vehicle was not taken to have the failure diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 131,000.

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Tl - the contact owns a 2004 Ford Ranger with dunlop radial rover tires, line size 255/70/r16. The contact stated that while driving 40 mph she heard a banging noised, she realized that the front passenger tire tread and part of the wires separated which later that day exploded. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the problem. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileage was 170,030. Pm.

Purchased p245 75r 16 definity dakota a/t tires form pepboys 02/08/2009. I have had them in to be checked about 3 time for being out of balance and keep ask them are the tire belt and are tread defected. The tires seem to vibrate constantly even after a new balance. I have ask them are the belts separating and is there a recall on my tires dot ut70 pa8 0408 and dot ut70 pa8 4808? I believe that these tire are defected. That is why I am complaining. I am going back to pepboys today again and hoping this can be resolved. I do not want to be in an injury or crash.

Continental tires. . . . . I own 2 vehicles that have come equipped with continental tires and found that over time both sets of tires have worn out due too poor quality of the tire. I have gone on line and looked up on the web site under continental tire and clicked on complaints about these tires and it is alarming how many people are finding that the tires from continental are poorly made and the quality of these tires is putting people in harms way , due to blowouts , tread separation, premature ware . I live in tucson az and just about every tire dealer within 20 miles of me wont even recommend a tire built by continental. Replacing these tires with something different is the only option to be sure you don't have happen to you ,what most people have had happen to them , after you read the complaints posted on the web site of continental tire, I find it necessary to file a complaint about these tires and the company. I feel that someone needs to read the complaints on the web site, and take a look to see if there is something that can be done , to get answers as to why continental feels that there's no problem with there tires. On my 2005 Ford Ranger the tires had 30,000 miles on them and in the owners manual , the tires had a 6 year pro-rated warranty on them. The tire dealer here in tucson was told by continental that they didn't cover the tire from normal wear. The dealer explained to continental that the tires in question were pre-maturely wearing out on the inside edges and the middle of the face of the tire. Continental more less said too bad and wouldn't do any thing about it. This happened on my wife's Ford escape also, and we had replaced her original tires that came on her car , with the same continental brand, and they only lasted 23,000 miles . These tires were rated for 50,000. I not sure what can be done about this, but I feel people need to let some consumer complaint groups know there is a problem that exists here.

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I bought a new 2006 Ford Ranger sports truck from akins Ford in April 2006. The truck had goodyear wrangler tires on the truck when I bought it. I rotated the truck several times since owning the truck and have even had a flat tire. The tire was replace, repaired and then put back on the truck. I was preparing for a highway trip to new orleans, so I was having the tires rotated when I discovered that all 4 four of the tires were dryrotting. Each tire had evidence of the dryrotting on the inside (the opposite side from the raised white lettering) of the tire. I contacted goodyear customer service and referred to a local goodyear dealer. The examined the tires and estimated that I had 50% wear left on the tires. My truck has 74,000+ miles on the original tires. Goodyear was only willing to prorate the remaining wear for the cost of new set of goodyear. I did not want another set of goodyear since the problem was new tires that were dryrotted and surely had not planned to purchase a new set of tires at this time. My greatest concern was my safety and the safety of others while I was driving.

Brevard county sheriff and florida highway patrol verified the left rearcooper tire on my '02 Ford pick-up truck delaminated causing me to loose control of the truck on hwy 95 and go airborn and roll over three (3) time, landing in the median strip of hwy 95 in a construction zone, totally destroying my truck. I was removed from the truck with jaws of life, transported to the hospital. My injuries were considered minor, treated and managed in the emergency room at an area hospital. Follow up care with vero beach, FL physicians followed. The delamination of the cooper tire was due to a defective tire. Tire size was 31" x 10. 5 , tire line: owl all terrain tires; vehicle info: Ford Ranger 2002 pick-up truck.

The tires started to wear in an odd cupping shape after checking tire pressure constantly to verify this was not the cause of the wear. Additionally multiple alignments had been performed to also verify this was not the cause of the wear. After driving for weeks later, the tire failed at 35 mph in a busy suburban state route intersection. After pulling aside and replacing the tire, I discovered a delamination of the tread. I had inspected the tires and had seen another starting to show signs of delamination. I immediately started to price tires. I contacted firestone about the issue and was told the tire is not on the recall. Three days later, and the other tire is clearly delaminated. I feel because of the low miles on the tires, the constant and proper preventable maintenance performed, the tires should be replaced.

While on freeway left rear tire failed. Lost control of vehicle crashed into center divider. Vehicle total loss. The tire failure appears as tread separation.

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While traveling from work on the interstate, I heard the tread come off of my rear passenger tire. This sent me into the guard rail and preceded to flip my truck over several times. The tires should no signs of unusual wear, tear or defect at this point.

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.

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Driving on interstate and tire fell apart. When the tread separated the tire itself remained inflated.

Goodyear wrangler tire equipment on the 2002 Ford Ranger were cupping. The tires were cupping on both edges of the vehicle. The dealer had given the vehicle an alignment and suggested that the toe:d was too strong. All of the tires continued to cup even though the consumer maintained it. The consumer was informed that there was a broadcast message which referenced to a problem with rst p245 75r16 tires on 2001-2004 Rangers and should be replaced with p255 70r16. The dealer informed the consumer that there was nothing they could do.

Consumer has not had a failure, but there was a pronouced whopping noise"at low speeds. The left front tire was making the noise. There was no evidence of tread separation or extensive wear. Took vehicle to 2 dealers, the first said it needed an alignment, and the second said the tire wear was good, and no loose nuts or bolts were found. Consumer has an appointment with a goodyear dealership to determine what the noise was. Goodyear wrangler rts , p235/75r15. No repairs or replacemnts as of yet. No confirmation at this time to determine that ongoing noise.

The rear tires were worn. This would cause a vibration in the vehicle when driving. Please provide more information. Goodyear#.

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Excessive tire wear (inside edge) on front tires at low mileage (5,000+) and continuing. Vehicle has been aligned by the dealer twice since purchase.

Dayton tire separated from vehicle which caused fatal auto accident that killed my daughter (tammy renee egbert) on 21 April 2004 in rockledge, florida, bevard county on highway interstate 95.

While driving 60 mph front tire exploded. As a result, vehicle landed in a ditch.

Front tires on my Ranger keep "cupping" causing a noise and vibration from the front. Dealer says I need to keep rotating the tires every 5000 miles which I have been (which I also feel is extreme). Service manager told me it is because Ford uses soft tires on this model. Sounds like a defect, maybe why the explorer's kept rolling over.

Problems with tire equipment on 2002 Ford Ranger. Transferred to ovsc.

The right rear tire separated on my 2001 Ford Ranger pickup, while driving at approximately 58 mph on I-5 south in portland, or. Contacted the local firestone dealer in vancouver, wa & they passed the buck to Ford, stating that they do not cover a warranty for the tires, that it falls under the auto company to cover the warranty on the tires. (tiresize: p225/70rx15 a/s owl tires. ).

On July 10, 2003 my cousin's 1998 Ford Rangers left rear tire peeled apart, causing the truck to flip and blow-up. There was no warning, what-so-ever. My cousin and a passenger were both killed. The rear tires were cooper discoverer h/t tires. A tire expert later determined that this tire had both a manufacturing and design defect. The family attempted to mitigated this tragic event by contacting cooper tire & rubber company directly. Cooper tire company offered no defense, nothing. We are now in litigation. I personally asked coopers' attorneys about the origin of their tires rubber. I was told, "cooper gets their rubber from various sources. " we request the NHTSA investigate cooper tire and rubber company's manufacturing process. The public needs to know if this company uses unsafe rubber made in china in the manufacturer of its h/t discoverer tire. We also request the NHTSA discuss with cooper its misleading use of the letters " h/t" which suggest the tire is safe for both highway and terrain (off road) use. This is an unsafe tire.

Firestone tires on a 2000 Ford Ranger pickup, which exploded (blow out) and caused over $4000 damage to my sons vehicle.

The consumer received a notice from Ford 10/01 about a defect with the firestone wilderness at tires. The dealer said the tire program had been discontinued (manufacturer recall # 0np01b77; NHTSA campaign # 01x001000).