Tire Problems of Ford Explorer

Ford Explorer owners have reported 2,600 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 12 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (1,266 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (848 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Tire problems of Ford Explorer

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...

The Tire problem

Tire: 275/45/r21 110w all season reported to authorized dealer (Ford dealership) back in November 2024. Authorized representative from pirelli came out this month to dealership regarding issue. No concern for safety whatsoever. Rep.   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 Tire Sidewall problem

On 7/29/2013 we purchased a set of 4 kumho solus kr21 tires. The car is used primarily for highway travel – once weekly work commute and for vacation road trips. We had not yet driven it off pavement with the new tires. On 4/16/2014 I started the car to go to work.   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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