Table 1 shows nine common tire related problems of the 1997 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (351 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire (185 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Valve problems | |
| Tire Bulge problems |
On November 10th I replaced the rear passenger tire on my 97 Ford Explorer with the spare tire that was under the truck. On December 18th on my way to work traveling south on 95 at approx. 5:40am I heard a very loud noise, it was like a bomb went off. Read details...
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Explorer with winston win winner at tires, size: 255/70r16. The contact stated that the side wall of the front passenger's side was leaking and the other three tires had developed cracks throughout the tires. Read details...
On 7/29/2013 we purchased a set of 4 kumho solus kr21 tires. The car is used primarily for highway travel – once weekly work commute and for vacation road trips. We had not yet driven it off pavement with the new tires. On 4/16/2014 I started the car to go to work. Read details...