Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 37 tire related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 6 most common tire problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's tire tread/belt (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Tire problems | |
| Tire Tread/belt problems | |
| Tire Blowout problems | |
| Tire Sidewall problems | |
| Spare Tire problems | |
| Tire Valve problems |
These tires are still under warranty. When they were first installed, we noticed a strange sound. We did not assume it was from the tires, but thought it was related to the rotors. This is not our only vehicle and we don't drive it all of the time; in fact it is parked much of the time. Read details...
1997 Ford explorer traveling east bound on I-16 when left rear tire tread came off a cooper futura tire causing driver to lose control vehicle flipped several times then right front tire came off completely causing another flip this time tail over nose cause all 4 kids to be thrown out killing Read details...
Tl-the contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer Sport equipped with michelin tires, tire line: cross terrain, tire size: p235/70/r16 (n/a) and dot number: m37pdh8x1203. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the rear passenger's side tire blew out. Read details...
Tire failure resulting in a blowout. Read details...
The contact owned a 1998 Ford Explorer Sport. Had firestone wilderness at tires on vehicle. Went for inspection and failed because the tires were recalled. He contacted Ford as well as firestone, and they told him the recall was over and there was nothing they could do. Read details...