2000 Ford Explorer Tires Problems
- 144
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 144 stored complaint records:
- 13 indicate a crash
- 14 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 3 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
Tl* the contact owned a 2000 for explorer equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size: p235/75 r15 a/t (na). While driving 70 mph, the rear driver tire began to shred. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. A police report was filed. No visible injuries were sustained; however, a passenger in the vehicle required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the insurance company…
Crash reported
ODI 10903362
Tires
2000 ford explorer. Consumer was driving 65 mph when the right rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to go from the middle lane into the left lane and hit a wall . *mc ohio traffic crash report. *tr
Crash reported
ODI 10190054
Air Bags · Door · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Tires · Wheel Bearing
Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. *ts the tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot. *nm
ODI 10172230
Cruise Control · Engine · Tires
Purchased ford explorer 2000 in sept of 04. First the cruise went out. Front tires looses air about once a week have to fill. Starts hard and will not idol in mornings specially when cold out side. Check engine light has been on twice, purchased at seelye wright kia in kalamazoo mi. Cannot get dealer to fix vehicle. *nm
ODI 10104693
Tires · Tread/Belt · Wheels
2000 ford explorer xlt,4dr, 4x2, 112" wheel base, 4.0l sohc v6 engine, 5 speed automatic o/d transmission, vin [redacted]; p235/75r15 105s dunlop rover at owl tires.*ak, *gem
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10058301
Tires
While driving 60 mph the rear passenger side tire deflated. The consumer inspected the tire and found no punctures. Please provide any additional information. *nm
ODI 10055812
Tires
While driving at 65 mph passenger's front tire blew out. This caused the driver to lose control of vehicle and hit a guard rail. Driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10044580
Tires
LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING.*AK
ODI 10030657
Tires
The consumer stated the rear right tire blew out without warning. *ak *scc *jb
ODI 10026536
Tires
I was traveling on i 69 near indianapolis, in, when left rear tire blew out at the area where tread meets sidewall. I nearly lost control of vehicle but was able to slow and get off road, nearly rear ended by a large semi truck following too closley. These tires were replacement by ford motor because of the problem with firestone original equipment tires. I was afraid to drive with these general tires because of the…
ODI 766454
Tires
The goodyear was a replacement for the wilderness at recalled by ford. That was done when odometer read 9,720. Just over 12% tread wear on goodyear. I believe all the goodyears are unstable as ford has discontinued (in only 1 year) road hazard coverage on anything but the highest level of extended warranty.*ak
ODI 765748
Tires · Tread/Belt
The vehicle developed severe vibration and immediately the left rear tire experienced complete tread separation. This caused damage to the left fender. The driver was able to maintain control and changed over to a spare tire to continue his trip. On another occasion, there was a thumping sound and the right rear tire developed a bulge and became unusable. *tt *jb
ODI 10009505
Tires · Transfer Case (4-Wheel Drive)
The consumer heard a noise coming from transfer case while traveling at low speeds. The vehicle was serviced but the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. *ak *ph *nlm
ODI 10039745
Tires
Traveling home on the ship channel bridge from friends place when i heard a bang like something had kicked up, after which the vehicle started to move from side to side i proceeded to slow down at which time the tire began to shred. When i was able to pull the vehicle to the shoulder of the freeway the only thing left was the center part of the tire not a piece of the walls were on the tire.*ak (dot number:…
ODI 751628
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Engine And Engine Cooling · Shock Absorber · Starter Assembly · Tires · Visibility
The firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00t005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The abs warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up…
ODI 10021538
Tires
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and had a flat tire, and and lost control/ vehicle flipped twice. There were injuries. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 889275
Tires
Blowout at 35 mph, pow hiss hiss, lump lump. *ak (dot number: 8xml tiresize: 235/75r15)
ODI 745657
Tires
Tire blow out on side. No holes in treads but tread separation from rest of tire. *ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
ODI 743819
Tires
Drivers front tire developed a hairline crack between the sidewall and the bead, most of the way around the wheel. Obviously defective from new. Confirmed by tire dealer. Once removed also found similar cracks on the inside between the bead and sidewall. Had all4 tires replaced as a safety precaution. Have requested refund from firestone. The recall must be stepped up to include vn tires. This could have caused a…
ODI 742273
Tires
Tire blew out on driver rear caused near uncontrollable vehicle.*ak (dot number: vdcu1px429 tiresize: 255/70/16)
ODI 738950
Tires
The lovelace law firm represents ms. Latonya washington with respect to this accident. Please note that the ford explorer involved in this accident was rented from budget car and truck rental, okaloosa county air terminal, fort walton, florida, on jaunuary 5, 2001. Additional information will be provided upon request. No safety defect listed. *ak (dot number: 8xhl tiresize: p235/75r15)
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 739256
Tires
R16 tires must be included in firestone recall. We fear for our lives and are not necessarily able to replace all new tires without firestone's monetary help! Recall! Recall! Recall! *ak (tiresize: r16)( dot number: tire size: r16 )
ODI 739950
Tires
I was traveling on rt 7 at approx 40mph, that was below the posted speed limit because we had just expierenced a snow storm and the roads were not very clear. As i slowed down to better hear what was going on i had started to hear the sound a flat tire makes, so i pulled off at the next exit and saw that my tire was flat and called aaa. They had told me to report the problem because it was a firestone tire and it…
ODI 739772
Tires
The vehicle 16 inch firestone tires were not included in recall 00t-005 and the consumer was told that the tires were safe, but while driving the right rear tire blewout, the consumer purchased 4 new tires and requests reimbursement (5 firestone wilderness at 255/70r16). Nlm
ODI 560262
Tires
Left rear firestone wilderness at tire dot 8xhl (no size given) has a crack that is 1" long and 1/8" wide, consumer states right rear tire has an indent and is worried this tire will burst. *slc
ODI 876976