Tire Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport

Table 1 shows two common tire related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport.

Table 1. Tire related problems of Ford Explorer Sport

Problem Category Number of Problems
Tire problems
1
Tire Blowout problems
1

Tire problem #1

While driving at an undetermined speed and during rain or snow vehicle hydro planed. Consumer was able to keep control of the vehicle. Consumer indicated that goodyear tires caused the vehicle to hydro plane. Consumer will contact the dealership about this issue. Goodyear, size 255/70r/16, dot number t301936grf70m4mws.

Tire Blowout problem #2

While driving at 60/65 mph the back right tire blow out. The dealership replaced the tire with the same make/model tire and that tire is wearing on the inside and outside. The dearlership indicated that the tire looked like it had lost air pressure, but there were no signs of puncture. Please provide details. Ts.


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