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1998 Ford Ranger Tires:tread/belt Problems

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

47Tires:tread/belt complaints
8.2%Of all 576 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

TIRES83 · 14.4%
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL51 · 8.9%
TIRES:TREAD/BELT47 · 8.2%
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP24 · 4.2%
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL23 · 4%

Share of the 576 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1998 Ford Ranger overview page.

Tires:tread/belt complaints by year filed

382000620011200222003

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1998 Ford Ranger have tires:tread/belt problems?

Tires:tread/belt is the #3 most-reported problem area on the 1998 Ford Ranger: 47 of 576 complaints on file (8.2%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1998 Ford Ranger have in total?

576 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/14/2026. Across all categories, 66 involved a crash, 29 involved a fire, 40 reported injuries, and 7 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.