I've had plenty of Ford in the bay over the years, and the tire-related complaints on these don't surprise me. 740 on the NHTSA record across 96 model-year entries (2005–2024) is not a fluke. The complaints are spread across the lineup — no single model is doing all the work. That tells you it's an engineering or supplier pattern, not a one-off bad year. 2 fatality reports on file with NHTSA tied to this category on Ford vehicles. That elevates this from nuisance to safety-critical. Repair cost runs around $150 on average — relatively low for an aggregated category. Across the 295 complaints reporting odometer mileage, the median failure lands at about 27,158 miles. Drive it across the conditions it will actually see — heat, cold, highway, stop-and-go. Pattern complaints surface under load, not in the dealer parking lot.
Ford tires problems
740 owner complaints filed with NHTSA against Ford vehicles for tires issues. 6 active recall campaigns. See tires across all makes →
Worst-affected Ford model-years for tires Top 25 by complaint volume
Active recalls — Ford tires 8 on file
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2024 Transit vehicles equipped with the Transit Trail package
Damaged tires may experience a sudden loss of air pressure or tread separation, causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Maverick and Bronco Sport vehicles
A loss of vehicle handling and control increases the risk of a crash.
Certain continental contitrac tr owl, contitrac tr bsw, general grabber tr bsw, and contitrac bsw tires manufactured between may 29 and june 11, 2005, and sold as original equipment on certain Ford trucks and sold as replacement tires
Affected tires may not meet the endurance test requirements of the standard. Continued use of the affected tires can result in tire failure which could lead to vehicle damage or motor vehicle crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires
The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
Continental tire is recalling certain contitrac tr tires, size lt275/70r18 125/122s outline white letters and black sidewall, and contitrac, size lt275/70r18 125/122s, black sidewall, produced from may 6, 2007, through september 20, 2008, sold as aftermarket and installed as original equipment on some model year 2008 and 2009 Ford f-250 and f-350 trucks
Separation of the belt edges could lead to tread belt separation, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires
Over cured tires may develop a break in the sidewall, resulting in sudden air loss or belt edge separation which could lead to tread/belt loss. Either condition can cause a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production
Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and Lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no
The TPMS indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 PSI value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Common questions
How many Ford tires complaints are on file with NHTSA?
740 complaints across 96 model-year entries from 2005 to 2024. 6 active recall campaigns cover tires issues across the Ford lineup.
Which Ford model has the most tires complaints?
The 2007 Ford F-150 leads with 49 complaints in this category. Next: 2005 F-150 (33) and 2007 Expedition (29).
What does it cost to fix Ford tires problems?
Independent shops average $150 for tires repairs across the Ford lineup. Dealer pricing tends to run twenty to forty percent higher. Specific cost depends on the failure mode and parts availability.
Are there Ford tires recalls?
Yes — 8 active recall campaigns cover tires on Ford vehicles. Recall fixes are free regardless of mileage or warranty status. The list below shows current campaigns with their NHTSA numbers.