Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 1995 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f150 equipped with cooper cobra radial gt tires, tire size 255/70/15. The dot number was 3dm2c280907. While driving approximately 70 MPH, the contact lost slight control of the vehicle due to the rear driver side tire exploding. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road where the tire was replaced with a spare tire. There was a recall on the tire under NHTSA campaign id number 06t016000 (tires:tread/belt). The manufacturer was notified and they informed the dot number was not included in the recall. The approximate failure mileage was 97,000.
While driving at 55 MPH driver's side tire became flat. Consumer removed the flat tire with the jack. The inflated tire could not be lifted high enough to bereplaced on the axle. The jack would not raise high enough to replace the tire.
Tire blowout; driving with cruise control @ approx. 60 MPH on open highway. Left/rear tire (driver's side) suddenly blew out without warning or prior evidence of possible tire failure. Tread is very much separated and sidewalls, both inside and outside (as relating to tire placement on truck) have approx. 30-40 slashes in them. It appears as though the tires sections (possibly belts?) just came apart and the tread portion of the tire came off. Like previously mentioned, the tire had shown no warning signs of possible failure, was not underinflated, was not anywhere near close to the point of having insufficient tread wear (still approx. 3/8" tread left on tire) or did not show any superficial damage to the sidewall or tread. …
This tire was rotated from left front to left rear two weeks prior to tread separation. When driving at low speed (15-25 MPH) on the day of incident we could feel a wobble in the vehicle but did not connect it to any tire problems. After driving 150 miles of a 600 mile trip a loud pop was heard we determined that the tire had blown. My pregnant wife applied the brakes and pulled the vehilcle off the road onto the right hand shoulder of I-35 just south of dallas. The tread had separated and did damage to the left rear quarter panel, and fuel filler neck of the rear tank. I took video tape (available to you) of the incident. We replaced the blown tire with the spare, continued to little rock, ar where we purchased an identical tire and replace it in the left rear position. United services automobile association (usaa) paid for a claim that we submitted. …
Tl* the contact owns a 1995 Ford f-150 equipped with good year tracker 2 tires, size: 31x10.50r15lt. The contact was driving approximately 45 MPH when the vehicle began pulling to the right. The contact stopped the vehicle to check the front wheels and discovered that the right passenger's side tire was deflated and a hole was in the sidewall of the tire. The contact experienced a second failure when while driving approximately 4 MPH when a loud bang was present. When checking the rear passenger's side tire, the contact discovered that the tire was deflated and a hole was in the side wall of the tire. The manufacturer was informed of the defect but no solution was offered. The contact notified the dealer of the defect. The failure mileage was132, 990. ..updated 02-28-14 updated 03/13/2014
S/n on tire m3ulbf7x4000, entire side wall failed causing a blowout. I was driving 65 MPH with no weight in the truck. Tires were purchased on 12/13/2000 and only had about 2000 miles. Several layers of rubber separated allowing for one side of the tire to be completely seperated (you could put your hand inside the tire and run it all the way around). The broken rubber did not smell burned. I returned the tire to sam's club in vernon hills, il for replacement, they replaced the defective tire, but refused to replace the other tire. They assured me that this was an isolated incident and that Michelin would fully investigate the cause of the failure. (dot number: ? Tiresize: lt23575r15)
Tire litterally exploded unexpectedly @ ~ 70mph on a very hot day. Barely had time to stop & pull over before ruining the mag wheel also. There was nothing left of the tire other than steel cords which slapped/damaged around wheel well. Replaced both rear tires to have even tread wear. Still have spare(used once) that is same as tire that blew. Although this tire is presently not recalled, wanted to report such so that I might be eligible if it is recalled later. This experience seemed all too similar to that of reports read in regards to tires that were recalled shortly after having replaced two tires. (tiresize: p265/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p265/75r15 )
Experienced separation of 6/16" to 7/16" depth tread from 1 tire of matched set going 75 MPH on clear day, clear, smooth highway. Very luck no one was hurt. Did some damage to vehicle. Drove slowly to nearest town and replaced both tires on that axle. Mechanic said it shouldn't have happened. Fear defect(s) of remaining two wrangler ht's. No response from Goodyear. Don't want to sue, but do want damages rectified. Please tell me what to do. Thanks!
When brakes applied, vehicle vibrates out of control, attempt to repair 6 times to no avail, ABS system. Tt transmission slips. Wiper control module failed. Replaced radio. Rear bumper replaced due to rust at only 8915 miles. Clunk noise when turning in driveway, dealer tightened front shocks and crossmember. Brakes cause vibration, squeaks, grinding, dealer replaced pads and rotors. Poor gas mileage. Front hubs replaced.
While driving about 55 MPH owner heard thumpng noise and problems controlling the truck. When driver was able to pull over, tires on the right passenger's side were torn to pieces. Tire 23585 r16, original tire equipment, on a Ford, f250, 1995.tire was taken to Firestone. No type of adjustment was given for the tire. Dot# vnor 1wn285 the tire that experienced the blowout caused damage to another tire.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1995 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 54 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1995 Ford F-150, 9% of the model year's 626 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (17 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford F-150 wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1995 Ford F-150, though it has 2 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 1995 Ford F-150 wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 102,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury and 1 death to wheels & tires problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
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.