Table 1 shows eight common tire related problems of the 2000 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (96 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (63 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Bead problems | |
| Tire Tube problems | |
| Tire Bubble problems |
The contact owned a 2000 for Explorer equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size: p235/75 r15 a/t (na). While driving 70 mph, the rear driver tire began to shred. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. A police report was filed. Read details...
Contact states while driving vehicle on the interstate at 60 mph the tread separated from the tire. This, in turn, caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle bounced back and forth, sending the occupants from side to side, up and down, almost causing the vehicle to over turn. Read details...
2000 Ford Explorer. Consumer was driving 65 mph when the right rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to go from the middle lane into the left lane and hit a wall . Ohio traffic crash report. Read details...