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
While traveling on the freeway, i noticed a slight vibration. A short time later, i felt the vibration again and the tire blew. I was traveling at 60mph. Fortunately, no one was injured. I contacted ford roadside assistance and they came to exchange the tire with the spare. I then drove the vehicle to a ford dealer near where i work (magic ford, valencia, ca). I requested that all five tires be replaced along with…
ODI 738020
Tires
I was traveling down the interstate at approxiametly 75 mph. Tread of tire peeled away from the sidewalls almost perfectly. I had traveled approximately 120 miles non-stop when blowout occurred. I was traveling with my wife who is seven months pregnant with our first child. *ak (dot number: o2-6555 tiresize: p255/70r16)
ODI 736867
Tires
The firestone wilderness tires were checked at the ford dealership for the proper tire pressure, however later the consumer found out that they had been under inflated. *mjs
ODI 559533
Tires
Complete tire tread separation around outer portion of tire resulting in loss of automobile control. *ak (tiresize: p25570r16)( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
ODI 736381
Tires
Right rear tire blow out from side wall seperation at 55 mph in south florida on 11/08/00. Vehicle rented from budget at orlando airport (ra # mcobd1137287). Contact manager at [redacted].( dot number: )
ODI 736320
Tires
Original tires on a ford, explorer 2000, r15 dot 8xhl. While driving a rental vehicle, the left rear firestone wilderness at tire failed,the tire completely came off the rim. Consumer fishtailed, but was able to regain control.*ak *slc
ODI 874351
Tires
Advised by firestone to follow instructions on placard, none on vehicle. *ak (dot number: 0 tiresize: p235/75r15) (dot number: 0 tiresize: p235/75r15)
ODI 735950
Tires
Pe00-020; p23575r15, dot #8xhlipy329, original equipment on 2000, ford, explorer with 29,000 miles. On both rear tires there is visible evidence of cracks developing around the edges of the tread ,consumer can actually see cord . *ak five tires were replaced at owner's expense due to discovery of visible cracks and tread separation on both rear tires. *yh
ODI 873771
Tires
Firestone says this tire is not on recall list. It should be. Ford will take no responsibility. My question to the dealership was whether or not they knew about a problem with firestone tires at the time they sold me the vechile. If they did know and did not disclose this information to me, they should be held responsible. (dot number: xx tiresize: p255r7016)
ODI 734519
Tires
Firestone replaced recalled tires with a generic tire. Replacement failed no accident. *ak (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
ODI 734064
Tires
The consumer denied reimbursement for faulty firestone tires, the consumer feels reimbursement is in order since the tires failed at only 1300 miles (firestone wilderness at). Nlm
ODI 561269
Tires
Had my tires checked at firestone but did not feel comfortable, did not see the tires myself. I felt very unsafe driving my own new vehicle, so i went to a place that my son knows the people very well. Goodyear. While the truck was up on the mount, i inspected the tires myself and had notice something on the sidewall facing the inside truck. It was on all the tires sidewall. And outer wall. Looks like cracking and…
ODI 732328
Tires
I have the wilderness tires ..on my new ford explorer ..i am scared to death for my familys well fair please help (dot number: hd tiresize: 15'225)
ODI 733876
Tires
These tire are showing signs of complete deteriaton( dot number: vdoupx4091 tire size: 255/70r/16 )
ODI 730887
Tires
Consumer replaced firestone at (p235/75r15) tires which were not included in recall 00t-005 due to manufacturing location and request reimbursement. Nlm
ODI 557439
Tires
I own a new ford explorer with the "brand description" of the currently recalled firestone tire, although it did not have the code on the inside of the tire stating that it came specifically from the distribution location currently in question. Two weeks ago my right rear tire came completely apart. After much misinformation from ford and firestone, channel 4 news took the story and helped get ford to pay attention…
3 injuries
ODI 732021
Tires · Tread/Belt
Insured was traveling s on hwy 9 and she lost control of vehicle. Someone driving behind said they saw the right front go down and then driver lost control. Insured stated that it could be the firestone tires on the vehicle possible tire failure-firestone wilderness at 235/75r15. (claim# 11-3519-789) *mw
ODI 6900235
Tires
While traveling at 60 mph on a highway i experienced a sudden tire failure on a firestone wilderness at tire (p25570r16). There was a loud humming noise coming from the back of my truck just prior to the incident. After the tire failed i immediately pulled onto the shoulder and called ford's roadside assistance. I was told that ford would send someone out to fix the flat but they could not do anything with regards…
ODI 730591
Tires
Vehicle was parked. Noticed cracks in left rear tire near/through treads & on casing where tread meets. Took to firestone retailer to have tires replaced & tires not on recall. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r15 with 11,000 miles.*ak
ODI 874515
Tires
Email sent to both ford and firestone on 9/3/00 as follows:( dot number: 8xhl1py070 tire size: 235/75/15 )
ODI 730588
Tires
After purchasing the vehicle new, we noticed vibration at high speeds. Ford service found nothing wrong with the explorer. When the recalled was announced we had the local ntb tire company check the tires as the vibration had become very pronounced even before there was 1500 miles of the truck. Ntb recommended replacement of the tires. At our own expense, because the firestone company refused to look at the tires…
ODI 730689
Tires
Tire had a blowout at approx. 70 miles per hour.the blow out occurred on the inside side wall just before the tire threads.car went out of control ,but i managed to get car to the side of the road.*ak (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15)
ODI 732845
Tires
I have had 2 flat tires since i bought the car in october. Both times i have had to pay to have the tires fixed. There were absolutely no objects or nails.. Etc in the tire. How many more flat tires to i have to have before they get replaced?*ak( dot number: )
ODI 731353
Tires
Tire blew out, came completely apart at the seams, could find nothing wrong with the tire afterwards that would have caused this. Reported to both local ford and firestone about this, and they wouldn't even discuss it since it wasn't one of the "recalls". I believe they all need to be looked into. Call t.v. Station and they have footage of the tire and all.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 729500
Tires
5 firestone wilderness at tires p235 75 r15 were replaced due to mechanic inspecting that all tires were bad, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc
ODI 555055