Tire Related Problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the tire (seven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tire tread/belt (two problems).

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
7
Tire Tread/belt problems
2

Recently reported Tire problems of the 2018 Ford Explorer

The Tire problem

All 4 tires size 255/50r20 have cracked, split and separated around tread. Extremely unsafe. Vehicle has near 40,000 miles. Vehicle was purchased in may 2018 with these tires already installed. There needs to be a recall, as now we will need to purchase 4 new tires at one time when this should not   Read details...

The Tire Tread/belt problem

I notice that my car is sliding in somewhat wet terrain situations. I did notice it last year but didn't think at 24k miles my tire treads were bad. I had my car serviced and they are telling me at 32k miles I need new tires and they are bad. These tires are warranted for 50k miles.   Read details...


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