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1997 Ford Ranger Tires:tread/belt Problems

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

34Tires:tread/belt complaints
8.3%Of all 411 complaints
#2Most-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

INTERIOR LIGHTING36 · 8.8%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT34 · 8.3%
TIRES27 · 6.6%
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER24 · 5.8%
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION21 · 5.1%

Share of the 411 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1997 Ford Ranger overview page.

Tires:tread/belt complaints by year filed

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Frequently asked questions

Does the 1997 Ford Ranger have tires:tread/belt problems?

Tires:tread/belt is the #2 most-reported problem area on the 1997 Ford Ranger: 34 of 411 complaints on file (8.3%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1997 Ford Ranger have in total?

411 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 40 involved a crash, 8 involved a fire, 44 reported injuries, and 1 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.