Tire Related Problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (24 problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (22 problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer

The Tire problem

Cpsc#i12a0111a. 2001 Ford Explorer. Consumer stated that a day after she brought the car it broke down. The consumer stated there was a problem with the engine, as well as a hole in gas tank, which had rusted out, the bearings needed to be replaced, the tire were dry rotted, as they kept going   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While driving on interstate, tire tread separated from the right rear tire causing vehicle to come into contact with gravel along the edge of the highway resulting in vehicle turning over several times. Driver and passenger injured and vehicle was a total loss.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

2 tire blowouts in less than 6 months is not normal. . . One while driving is unsafe. . The 2nd while parked does not make sense. (dot number: 8xhl ipy tiresize: 235/75r15)   Read details...


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