1990 Ford Ranger tires problems
14 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1990 Ford Ranger — 13% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The tread on my tire came off and sent me sideways and almost caused an accident and when I finely got stopped and looked at my truck it had caved my back right rear quarter panel in and ripped out the plastic lining that goes under the fender and I would like somone to take care of my problem…”
filed Mar 8, 2002
“Firestone fr480 tires p215/70r14 were purchased december of 1997, in the spring of 1999, 3 of the 4 tires had tread separation, firestone would only offer a pro-rated offer which was still more than the costs of other brand tires. *slc”
filed Jan 9, 2001
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Ranger years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ranger | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 Ranger | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 Ranger | 1 | 0% |
| 2010 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2009 Ranger | 1 | 1% |
| 2008 Ranger | 3 | 1% |
| 2007 Ranger | 5 | 2% |
| 2006 Ranger | 4 | 1% |
| 2005 Ranger | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 Ranger | 17 | 4% |
| 2003 Ranger | 10 | 4% |
| 2002 Ranger | 29 | 8% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1990 Ford Ranger
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.