Two problems related to tire have been reported for the 2005 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2005 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2005 Explorer.
Consumer writes to request an investigation concerning the business practices of a local auto repair center. The consumer did not think, the repair facility was actually performing the services on his vehicle. The consumer stated the vehicle failed inspection, due to low tire tread. He stated he was just in the repair facility one month prior, and no mentioned to him, there was a problem with the tires. Also, the alternator was replaced. However, it was determined the new alternator was defective.
The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer, equipped with goodrich touring t/a tires. The tire size was p235/75/r16 and the dot number was ap70l2113710. The contact stated that there was extreme and consistent tread wear on the tires. During inclement weather, the vehicle would hydroplane on the highway. The dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that there was nothing that they were able to do to assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 58,575 and the current mileage was 68,874. The VIN was unavailable. Updated 05/21/12 updated 06/01/12.