Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
I was given this van with a handicapped lift as a present from some people at our church. Ever since I got it the engine light has been on. I've had it checked several times but no one seems to know how to fix it. Another problem I've been having is that the left front tire wears out more quickly than the other three. We've had it balanced several times but we still have that problem even with new tires. Since I am handicapped and use an electric wheelchair if a tire blows out I May not be able to get out using the ramp lift that was installed and the same applies to the engine. How do I know if the engine has something wrong with it if the light is on all the time?
Consumer noticed that rear driver's side rim spokes are cracked. Vehicle did not hit anything. Four spokes were cracked completely threw. Any more and consumer faced loss of wheel from the vehicle. Consumer had the spare put on and rim replaced. Consumer learned a particular dealership sells one or more to other customers with the same problem. One particular customer went to the dealership with three defective rims.
I noticed a "pinhole" on my viper gt tires, contacted the dealer where I purchased them, they told me that they were not on a recall list but would replace them for a "difference" cost. I researched the internet and discovered that 1-2 years earlier cooper (the manufacturer) gad a recall on a similar issue. The dot number of the tires that had on my van were as follows: 30 hy udn2802 - this tire had no noticable pinhiole 30 hy udn2401 - pinhole with visible wire threads visible 30 hy udn2402 - pinhole with visible wire threads visible 30 hy udn3001 - pinhole but no visible wires showing yet.
Condensed version: @ 70mph posted speed limit Goodyear allegra touring tire exploded like a 1/4 stick of dynamite and almost cost me my life if my reactionary time had been any slower. 3 other tires same leaking through sidewall Goodyear decorative gills on same this has not resolved. Seller has not resolved and refuses though Goodyear said to replace before the main issue of the left front driver tire exploding at 70 MPH, . Litigation is next step if amicable resolution can not be had. Contact has been extensive with Goodyear to no results.
Blow out and tread seperation on a bf goodrich radial t/a (p215/70sr14 96s m+s) at highway speeds. Approx 34,000 miles on the tire. While traveling 65 MPH south on the sawgrass expressway (sunrise, fl) between mile marker 4 and 5, my right rear tire made a poping sound and went flat almost immediatly (3 to 4 seconds). I was able to get my vehicle safely to the side of the road. The outside of the tire showed about a 4 to 6 inch tread seperation. After aaa removed the tire, the inside of the tire showed almost complete tread seperation (it looked like the tire had exploded). The sidewalls appear to have failed as well. I had had the tires checked about two weeks prior after having a nail removed and patched on the left front. Inflation was normal. The temerature was about 68 degrees and I had been at highway speeds for about 20 minutes. The tires had about 34,000 miles of wear on them. …
At approximately 12:00 am 6/23/06, I was driving from albany, tx to dallas, tx on highway 180... And the tread on my right rear tire separated from the rest of the tire. The tire is a Bridgestone turanza. I was doing between 70 and 75 at the time and the vehicle was totally out of control until I was able to reduce speed to about 25. Interestingly, the remaining tire did not go flat. It was still inflated when I came to a halt. The tread tore off part of my rear bumper and marked up the rear side panel of my vehicle. I have taken many pictures of the tire and of the damage to my vehicle. This is the third tire of a 4 tire set that has given me problems. The first two developed ridges in the tread. I replaced them last August. The rear tires at the time seemed fine. Now, ten months later... Here I am on the highway and the tread separates. …
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Aerostar years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1996 (28), 1997 (10) and 1995 (9) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 27% of all complaints for the 1996.
Is there a recall for Ford Aerostar wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for any Ford Aerostar model year. A widespread problem may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin, so ask a dealer.
At what mileage do Ford Aerostar wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 112,000 miles; 13% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rim (12 mentions), followed by the tread/belt (7).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.