1996 Ford Ranger Tires:tread/belt Problems

NHTSA component category: TIRES:TREAD/BELT · data through 07/14/2026

22Tires:tread/belt complaints

5.3%Of all 413 complaints

#3Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How tires:tread/belt ranks on this vehicle

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP33 · 8%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER29 · 7%

TIRES:TREAD/BELT22 · 5.3%

AIR BAGS:FRONTAL19 · 4.6%

TIRES19 · 4.6%

Share of the 413 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1996 Ford Ranger overview page.

What owners report

“TIRE TREAD SPLIT RESULTING IN FAILURE.(FIRESTONE P215/70R14).”NHTSA complaint 605058 — filed 10/27/1997

“FRONT LEFT FIRESTONE TIRE HAS A 2X3 INCH PIECE OF TREAD MISSING IN THE MIDDLE.”NHTSA complaint 605177 — filed 09/19/1997

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Tires:tread/belt complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1996 Ford Ranger have tires:tread/belt problems?

Tires:tread/belt is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1996 Ford Ranger: 22 of 413 complaints on file (5.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1996 Ford Ranger have in total?

413 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 41 involved a crash, 18 involved a fire, 34 reported injuries, and 10 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's tires:tread/belt category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the TIRES:TREAD/BELT category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/14/2026.