1996 Ford F-150 tires problems
21 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Ford F-150 — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford f150. The vehicle was equipped with michelin tires, and the tire size was p235/75/15(na). While the contact was driving approximately 65 mph the rear passenger tire exploded. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road with caution. The tire was replaced with the…”
filed Jun 3, 2010
“Bought a set of tires. At 17,160 miles had a blow. Took back to dealer had to buy a new tire. At 19,000 miles had another tire separated. Had to buy anew tire. At 20,000 miles had tire blow out. Had to buy a new tire. At 26,000 had another blow out at 65mph. Did not wreck. But went to ditch …”
filed Mar 5, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2024 F-150 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 4 | 1% |
| 2022 F-150 | 1 | 0% |
| 2021 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 F-150 | 4 | 0% |
| 2018 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2017 F-150 | 3 | 0% |
| 2016 F-150 | 2 | 0% |
| 2015 F-150 | 7 | 0% |
| 2014 F-150 | 4 | 0% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford F-150
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.