Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows seven common tire related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire blowout (seven problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

The Tire problem

Cpsc# i11a0238a. 2002 Ford Explorer. Studs for vehicle rear right tire completely snap in half.   Read details...

The Tire Blowout problem

~tl-the contact stated the when driving a 2002 Ford Explorer at approximately 20 mph, equipped with cooper tire, tire line solaris as, tire size 225-70-r16, dot information was not available. The front passenger tire wall blew and the tire separated from the rim. The vehicle was towed to a mechanic.   Read details...

The Spare Tire problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The vehicle was equipped with goodyear wrangler sra tires. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph and the front passenger tire exploded. The vehicle was driven to the side of the road. The front passenger tire was replaced with a spare tire.   Read details...


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