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
When the story about the wilderness tires first broke i was in a panic because i travel every day for my job. On 8/09/200 i went to firestone to get my tires inspected and they said my tires were fine. I was asked if i found anything unusal riding on these tires. I told him it was like a flat spot on my tires. He said that was normal for this type of tire. On 8/25/00 i was traveling across a bridge about 55 to 60…
ODI 730853
Tires
Vehicle came equipped with firestone wilderness at tires, consumer replaced all four tires prior to recieving notice, upon recieving consumer checked serial # and discovered that his tire were not included in recall 00t-005, consumer request reimbursement.
ODI 554949
Tires
One of the original firestone tires on the vehicle experienced a blowout while driving, vehicle swerved off the road almost hitting a tree, tire was not included in the recall (00t-005). *mjs
ODI 554860
Tires
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: VDCU1PX TIRE SIZE: 255-70R16 )
ODI 728647
Tires
Tire failure, failure near edge of tire on inside near where tread and sidewall meet. Tire partially off rim. Tire beyond repair. No evidence that a road hazard caused this damage.( dot number: 8xhlipy499 tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 729547
Tires
We replaced the firestone tires because my wife was not comfortable riding on them even though they were not recalled..after replacing the tires, the goodyear service manager noticed the tread separating from the tires and brought it to my attention..i took the tires to a firestone dealer and was told by the mgr. He could do nothing. Have called firestone but have not received a reply..we hope the recall is extended…
ODI 729158
Tires
Tire failure. Not tread separation.( dot number: vdcu1px509 tire size: p25570r16 )
ODI 728220
Tires
Driver went onto shoulder then back onto pavement, lost control, tires debeaded and vehicle rolled over. No air bag deployment. Death of belted passenger.( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
Crash reported · 2 injuries · 1 death
ODI 728805
Tires
I noticed one of my tires has a deep tear. It looks like a piece of the rubber just tore off leaving a gash.( dot number: tire size: 16 inches )
ODI 728106
Tires
Pe00-020; original equipment with ford explorer, 2000, 4800 miles p255/70r16 and dot # vncuipx529. Right rear tire blew the sidewall out while driving at approximately 70 mph . No prior warning. Consumer contacted ford and firestone, but both did not inspect tire, and was told driver must have hit something.*ak
ODI 869365
Tires
Consumer had been putting air into rear left tire many times even though there isn't a tread separation, but is something that concerned the tires. *ak
ODI 867049
Tires
A piece of tread approximately 4 inches wides by 3 inches high came off of this particular tire. We noticed it with the vehicle parked. We took it to the firestone dealer and they replaced this tire with another firestone wilderness at. The firestone tires were recalled the next day but do not include the one we had or any of the ones we currently have. Firestone ordered us some bridgestone tires to replace all of…
ODI 729809
Tires
On saturday afternoon, 8/5/00, my wife nancy and i were in our explorer when one of the tires failed. We were northbound on m-51 heading into niles, michigan. We were traveling about 35 mph. Suddenly, we felt a very noticeable shudder. I was able to keep the car under control and pull over. No one was hurt. The tire was separated from the rim. I called ford roadside assistance. The explorer was towed to campbell…
ODI 726807
Tires
Suv began to weave and could not be controlled, it was raining and intially i felt that it was hydroplaning but the rt front tire would not grab the pavement. The suv rolled down a 25ft embankment in a densely vegetated area, felled several trees, and flipped. The driver nor passenger air bags deployed, the suv was totalled. Due to the media coverage regarding the firestone/explorer tire i learned that one of the…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 727787
Tires
Traveling at relatively low speed tire failed causing a spin. Trying to control the spin caused the vehicle to roll over. Car was total destroyed and only through luck did my son and his companion avoid serious injury.*ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 727774
Tires
After issue of recall alert, i checked my tires for problems, i put the recomended amount of pressure in the tires (that was reassigned to 30 psi by firestone) and noticed half inch slits on the side walls just out side the writing on the tire, on 2 of my tires. After seeing the slits i thought that i should refill the tires up to the their normal capacity, and drove 3.5 miles to a gas station to do so. While…
ODI 727764
Tires
It was raining but i was driving slowly on right side. Suddenly, i realized that the explores hydroplane and hit the left hand side guard rail. Then the air bag went off and i heard a big noise. The car hit the front left first and the bank. After that it croosed over to oncoming traffic and slided all the way to far side guide rail. It slided for another 5 meters before coming to rest finally. I noticed that tires…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 727358
Tires
Brought vehicle with firestone tires. Fear of driving with the tires on the car.
ODI 9001875
Tires
Heard a loud sound that sounded like an explosion, then felt wheel losing control and about to go over the ramp, vehicle hard to control, stopped just in time , tire on the driver side exploded.
ODI 9001842
Tires
While driving, firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot 8xhl 1py was making a clunking noise, then went flat, inspected tires and found right rear tire had a hole where it meets the sidewall. *slc
ODI 867869
Tires
Going down the highway, my tire went flat. I went across the highway dodging oncoming traffic. Two men witnessed this and stopped to help. I did not file a report because the damage was not severe. I do have the trooper's name. God spared my life. Will the next person be so lucky?( dot number: vncuipx tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 728618
Tires
Tire tread separated when driving on highway in normal conditions. Drove to the shoulder of road while trying to keep control of vehicle. Reported problem to ford roadside assistance. A highway courtesy vehicle stopped & guy switched out tire. Took shredded tire to firestone (los colinas) for replacement. Firestone dealer said, "there was probably a nail in there somewhere." the bad tire had shredded tread but the…
ODI 728509
Tires
Tire blew out after getting underway after a traffic light( dot number: vd3705 tire size: lt255/7516 )
ODI 727680
Tires
The tires "float" or "hydroplane" in rain. Our constant near wrecks and loss of control during the first 1400 miles driven caused us to replace the tires. My husband, don mcree, called steve formby to discuss the problem. The promised return calls never happened. These tires are extremely dangerous. They are standard equipment on explorer's in snow areas, yet they don't hold the road in light rain. They need to be…
ODI 729882
Tires
I was traveling at approximately 45mph when i heard a lound noise and realized that i had experienced a blowout on my right rear tire. I changed the tire and promply notified my ford dealer where i had purchased the vehicle. Ford never notified me at any time that the tires were under possible investigation for defects. I believe that i experienced defective tires made by firestone that were only seven months old…
ODI 727175