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 Taurus owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
Purchased 2 Firestone fr 380 on 7/21/09 and had them put on rear.on 7/28/09 while traveling on freeway at 70mph suddenly driver rear tire failed. People in car behind reported tire suddenly went flat and hub cap flew off. Daughter lost control of the car and went into ditch and almost flipped hit many small trees 1 3 inches in diameter car came to a stop passengers not hurt.
The tread on a cooper life liner classic ii tire #p20565r15 separated and flew apart from a '95 Ford Taurus while the vehicle was being driven by the owner's daughter at 55 MPH on an interstate highway. A new set of four of these tires were installed on the vehicle on oct 12, 1999 at 37,182 miles. The mileage of the vehicle at the time of the incident was approximately 74,850 miles. The tires were rated for 60,000 miles and had been rotated on a regular basis. Body damage occurred to the vehicle around the wheel well and the driver's side mirror was cracked. The estimated damage is $550. Fortunately no injuries or property damage to other vehicles occurred. The driver did not lose control of the vehicle. The tire was hurled into the fast lane and missed hitting another vehicle. …
Tl contact owns a 1995 Ford Taurus. The vehicle has douglas and lomason extra trac a-w, size p205/165r15 tires. The contact purchased two tires for the front of her vehicle in March of 2007. The tires have been making a loud noise ever since they were purchased. The tires caused the entire vehicle to vibrate. Wal-mart, from where the tires were purchased, balanced the tires twice and found nothing wrong. The speed was unknown. The current mileage was 180,261 and failure mileage was 175,128. The consumer stated tried switching tires and the same defect still persists. Updated 09/18/07
Driving at 65mph on the freeway, my car started to vibrate bad and then the right back tire blew out a few minutes later. The tire was fairly new and in great shape with great tread still all around it. We replaced the tire.
On 10.12.2000, while driving on the h-1 viaduct to enter the main freeway, the vehicle I was driving began to pull strongly to the left. I gained control of the vehicle and then heard a noise which sound like there was a bubble in a tire. I proceeded on to try and reach a service station, when within a half mile or so, the right front tire on the vehicle blew out. The sound of the blowout was extremely loud and controlling the vehicle became difficult. The impact of the blowout was significant enough to stun me momentarily. When I gained control, I proceded to the side of the road where I contacted aaa and noted that there was considerable damage to the vehicles right front and side panel. My attempts to resolve this through Michelin was to no avail, they refuse to admit liability. …
Steel belt breakage. Caused bumpy ride and pull to right. My concern is that when I contacted Michelin, they attitude was that their tires fail when the warranty expires. The tires have been cared for using Ford requirements. The first tire to fail was in aug. 1999 and a local Ford dealer helped with michrlin. At that time the car was under warranty. This time, two front tires failed at the same time. I have been told that Michelin has stopped making this model tire. I wonder why. The tires have almost a quarter inch of tread left and are not worn funny. Seems like junk tires to me. I replaced the Michelin tires with cooper tires, which have never failed me. Please check into Michelin and perhaps auto manufacturers who use their products, which have a fixed life. Thank you.( dot number: m3pa998x29 tire size: p205x65r15 )
Consumer stated before buying vehicle noticed that air bag light was coming on. After buying vehicle dealer refused to fix it. Consumer states motor mount is broken so shifting,starting, stopping or any other movement in the car would lift the engine in an upward motion, the front marker light needed to be replaced on the driver's side, air bag equipment malfunctioned due to the module sensor was defective, the brakes needed to have the master cylinder replaced, radiator needed to be replaced, serpentine belt was replaced, timing gear gasket, hood latch was broken hood would not stay down while driving down road, also security system needed to be reset.
Original equipment tire. Tires rotated every 7500 miles and inflated to manufacturers recommened pressure of 35 psi. We were traveling from mi to az. On I-40, near joseph city az, after traveling at posted speed of 75 MPH, we stopped for coffee and I checked the tires as I do at each stop. I noticed that there was complete tread separation of left rear tire which at previoous inspection about 100 miles earlier was fine. . Th (dot number: a3ur438424 tiresize: 20565r15)
Inaccurate temp gauge occures mostly in bright sunlight (gauge is 20 degrees below reported temp,this is even after driving 15+ miles or 20+ mins.) pressure test has been done on cooling sys.,no leaks,losing anti-freeze somewhere,have to add fluid occasionally. Brand new tires,have 6,000 miles on them.vibration started after purchase,speeds above 65 MPH. Balanced again, still vibrating above 65 MPH.( dot number: 2242kprl tire size: msp2056592 )
Pe00020; original equipment on Ford, Taurus 1995, 205/65r15. Both front tires' tread separated, not at the same time.consumer almost lost control of vehicle. Also, belts had separated, and there was a big bubble. A few weeks later, same thing happened with other tire. These were the two front tires.
Wheel & Tire complaints in other Taurus years
Frequently asked questions
How common are wheel & tire problems on the 1995 Ford Taurus?
NHTSA has 22 complaints about the wheels & tires of the 1995 Ford Taurus, 2% of the model year's 1,205 complaints. The component named most often is tread/belt (6 mentions).
Is there a recall for 1995 Ford Taurus wheel & tire problems?
No. NHTSA lists no wheels & tires recall for the 1995 Ford Taurus, though it has 5 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 Taurus wheel & tire problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 133,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 1 crash, 0 fires and 0 injuries 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.