Tire Related Problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common tire related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire sidewall (three problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Tire problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer

The Tire problem

Continental contitrac p235/70r16 dot a308 46kw 311 noticed vibration while driving, tire tread was separating; installed spare. Had vibration again a month later. Both tires had tread separation. Installed in 2013; approx 20k miles. Replaced all 4 tires; have old tires.   Read details...

The Tire Sidewall problem

My michelin cross terrain tire blew out at the sidewall. It was a clear sunny day, 30 mph, on a smooth highway. I check my tire pressure regularly so I know the tire was properly inflated. I contacted michelin and they referred me to melody lakes tire and auto.   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

While pulling out of local wal-mart parking lot in reverse an explosion that rocked my Explorer cross utility vehicle created some panic for my wife and myself. Upon checking the vehicle I noticed that the front left tire had exploded from one side of the rim to the other rendering the tire to be   Read details...


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