general problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

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

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The vehicle has nexen ht SUV owl tires (na), size 235/70r/16 (na). The vehicle was driven to a local tire shop for inspection and the mechanic stated that the front driver's side tire was defective. The mechanic rebalanced, rotated, and placed four new nexen tires on the vehicle. A week later, the contact noticed that all four tires were making a high pitched noise and also hydroplaned during wet road conditions. The dealer called the mechanic and they stated that they would notify the manufacturer on his behalf. The manufacturer has not yet been notified. The tires have not been replaced. The current mileage was 55,000 and failure mileage was 54,000. Updated 01/09/09. Updated 01/12/09.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. The vehicle has firestone destination, size lep23570r16 xl107t tires (na). While changing lanes at 60 mph, the tires would swerve and shake. He returned the tires from where they were purchased and was informed that the failure could have been due to the alignment. The tire shop mechanic inspected the vehicle and found nothing wrong, however, he rotated the tires. Two days later, the contact's wife was driving the vehicle at approximately 60 mph. She switched lanes and the vehicle began to swerve, causing her to lose control. As a result, the vehicle rolled over twice and landed on its tires. She was not injured and the vehicle was towed. The current and failure mileages were 58,200. Missouri police report. Updated 10/18/07.

Tire stem failure on 3 of 4 stampede radial SUV tires. I got 2 flat tires in the span of 5 days and caught the 3rd stem before a flat tire occurred (it was cracked at the base).

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. He noticed deep worn areas on the tire. The dealer has not inspected the vehicle to determine the cause. The current mileage on the vehicle was 104,000. The contact was unable to provide the tire details. The failure mileage was unavailable.

Around March 2005 on a spring break, took my 2002 Ford Explorer in about 15 miles out my town, one of the tires, the rubber just separated from the tire , causing the truck to move in different directions, but thank god I was able to steer to the right side of the road since I just started to speed up the vehicle it did not flip the truck,but caused damaged inside the truck where the wheel is located, all because a piece of the rubber separated from the tire. The expense was less than $200. 00 but the drama was priceless, and the kids all were crying . I need information on the recall tires of my truck. Thank you.

The front and rear tires developed cuts on the side. Vehicle was taken to dealer for replacement tires. Updated.

While driving at an undetermined speed right rear tire fell off the vehicle. Consumer was able to pull off the road,and call for a tow truck. Vehicle was towed to the dealer.

Tire pressure in 2002 Explorer still set too low. The door panel on my 2002 Explorer says to inflate front tires to 30 psi, rear 35 psi. While spin balancing I was able to witness the "cupping" of the tire while it was spinning on the machine. This showed uneven wear. This was only on the front tires, which, according to the owners manual and the door panel, needed only 30 psi of air. I called the manufacturer (goodyear) and they said never go below 35 psi on all four tires. I have 16 inch ap tires. How far is Ford willing to go? smoothness of ride over safety of occupants?.