2002 Ford Ranger: tire blowout or tread separation

5 of the 346 complaints about the 2002 Ford Ranger describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints: 5
of this car's complaints: 1%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 2 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

2024
1
2022
1
2019
1
2009
1
2008
1
2006
1
2005
4
2004
6
2003
5
2002
5
2001
10
2000
57
1999
56
1998
53
1997
32
1996
23
1995
14
1994
21
1993
14
1992
6
1991
6
1990
3

What owners say

Filed Sep 14, 2009 · Tires · 40,000 miles · VA

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford ranger with two front firestone destination le p245/75r16 tires. While driving 60 MPH, the vehicle started vibrating. The contact decreased the speed expecting the vibration to stop; however, while driving 55 MPH, the front driver side tire blew out. The impact caused the left front fender to extend outward approximately one inch. A local repair facility mechanic stated that the blow out was caused by road hazard materials. The contact was concerned that the vibration caused the tire blow out. The manufacturer stated that they inspected the tires and since they were unable to determine how long the tires were on the vehicle they were unable to replace them free of charge. The failure mileage was 40,000 and the current mileage was 45,000. Updated 10/06/09

Filed Aug 12, 2005 · Tires · 30,000 miles · MO

Dt: consumer has not had a failure, but there was a pronouced whopping noise"at low speeds. The left front tire was making the noise. There was no evidence of tread separation or extensive wear. Took vehicle to 2 dealers, the first said it needed an alignment, and the second said the tire wear was good, and no loose nuts or bolts were found. Consumer has an appointment with a goodyear dealership to determine what the noise was. Goodyear wrangler rts , p235/75r15.*ak no repairs or replacemnts as of yet. No confirmation at this time to determine that ongoing noise.

Filed Aug 3, 2005 · Tires · 34,000 miles · MO

Cruise control set at 70 MPH. Traveling in left hand lane I-70 w illinois. Tire blew out. Maintained control of truck. This incident was not caused by any external damage. Tires were well maintained. 2002 ford ranger xlt 4 wheel drive. Goodyear wrangler rt-s p255-70r16. Currently, goodyear's response is blame the consumer" will only provide 50% replacement cost of destroyed tire.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Tires · AK

While traveling about 35mph without prior warning the driver and passenger side tread separated from the wheel. The tire was a bridgestone firerstone p22570r15. Please fill in additional information. Dealer was made aware of the problem.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Wheels · AK

The consumer had a blow out on the driver side due to tread separation. The wheel would not come off. Please fill in additional information. Dealer is aware of the problem.