general problems of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport

Three problems related to tire have been reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Tire problem

Failure Date: 08/22/2010

While traveling at highway speed vehicle's left rear tire tread separated. Driver made an abrupt steering input that caused loss of control. Vehicle overturned and left the roadway. Driver was sole occupant and did not survive.

2 Tire problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2003

I have just purchased a 2001 Ford Explorer Sport that was sitting for a > year as part of an estate. > > > > > > this car has fireston wilderness tires p255 70r16 1095 m+s. Which have been recalled. Ford & firestone refuse to replace these tires because the time allotted expired.

3 Tire problem

Failure Date: 10/11/2000

Firestone wilderness at tire p235 75 r15 experienced blowout.


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