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
Just wanted to let ntsb know of another failure and get on record. Cool weather, not speeding. Firrestone refused to honor the warrenty. Thnx jim( dot number: )
ODI 728957
Suspension · Tires
Consumer has gone through the board from the lemon law to try & confirm there is a problem with the stability of the vehicle. Board disagreed with the consumer. When traveling 65-70mph, consumer stated that it was very hard to maintain control of vehicle. Serviceman from dealership test drove vehicle & found that there could be a problem, but didn't confirm it. They were refusing to give money back for the unwanted…
ODI 868766
Tires
On 12/6/99 about 10pm, as i entered curve of ramp into i-75 south the right-rear tire failed. The damage was on the sidewall near the tread/running surface. A gash extending about 1/3 the circumference of the tire was created. Although my tires are not from the decatur plant, i recognized the same or similar failure features as shown on television recently. My tires start with 8xhl. At that time the failed tire was…
ODI 729039
Tires
Tire blowout damage was on inside of tire and nothing was run over at any time previous to that.( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 729827
Tires
1st incident firestone tire blew out at 2000 mi. Contacted ford dlr...said nothing they could do it was a firestone problem. Then went to firestone dlr in lebanon, mo..said no warranty nothing they could do! Had to buy new tire cost $105.00. I then called ford mtr. Co. Rep. Said not their problem. Informed them tires no good should last 2000 mi. Refused to discuss. 2nd incident was approx. 100 mi. Later , the next…
ODI 732694
Tires
Noise coming from vehicle's transmission case.*mr the dealer stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Four months ago, the dealer stated the noise was coming from the tires. The consumer wanted to have this checked out. *ph *jb
ODI 10040238
Tires
TIRE DEFECT, FIRESTONE WILDERNESS
ODI 9001510
Headlights · Tires
When driving at night or when headlights were needed consumer noticed poor or insufficent lightening which caused poor driver's visibility. Also, manufacturer has changed design in 2001 vehicles. Consumer had some safety concerns while driving his vehicle with firestone, wilderness p25570r16 tires. Thus far , has not experienced a problem, but was just concerned. Please provide any further details. *ak
ODI 875819
Tires · Tread/Belt
Fierstone, wilderness/at, p235/75r15 original equipment on ford, explorer 2000. Rear driver's side tire blewout while driving at 50 mph in cool weather condition. Firestone has been contacted, and charged consumer to replace the tire.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
1 injury
ODI 869658
Front · Tires
While driving, vehicle experiences vibration, causing the seats in the passenger compartment to shake, tires are firestone wilderness at p255/70r15, dealer has balanced tires twice, however vehicle still vibrates. *slc
ODI 867304
Tires
Back tire blew out about 4 months ago. I replaced it and i am waiting on my dealer to contact me about removing. Tkaing too long.*ak
ODI 751199
Tires
I strongly disagree with ford's actions on blameing firestone for the rolling over of the ford explorer. I know on my truck if you hit a bump or are on a rough road the truck is so bouncey that if fills like the rear wheels are comeing off of the ground. The wilderness tires may have some kind of defect but i have not experienced any problems with my firestone tires. I have had my firestone tires for a year and the…
ODI 747180
Tires
I recently read in the papers about the new 'unofficial' recall that ford will need to do to replace even more tires for ford explorers. I own an explorer and my tires were not part of the recall from last august. However, after hearing that possibly more of the tires are affected. I contacted a ford dealership and they explained that since there is no "official" recall they would change my tires for me but i was…
ODI 745762
Tires
Am fearful tires are not safe, have complained to ford and firestone ride has become increasingly bumpy and rough, am fearful tires are defected, ford told me the tire was chopped up due to rotating but ok to drive. Can you do anything about this before it's too late. I want my tires replaced. Fearful they may be defected.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 745705
Tires
Blowout on inside of tire. Firestone representative suggested a puncture to tire, but i didn't hit anything. Vehicle became unstable on curves for several miles before the blowout occurred. Firestone rep offered a pro rated replacement tire. *ak (dot number: w2hl1py379 tiresize: p235/75r15)
ODI 737919
Tires · Windshield Wiper/Washer
16" tire recalled elsewhere, ford not honest, replaced myself $544.47. *ak (dot number: vdcu1px469 tiresize: 255/70/r16)
ODI 735348
Tires
These tires are unsafe and should be recalled!*ak (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 735180
Tires
Requesting replacement for tires. Recd. Letter stating "not recall"
ODI 733918
Tires
I need some assistance. I have contacted bridgestone/firestone on several occasions and other than a list of faqs i can get no one to respond. I live in germany, the driving conditions here are vastly different to the us (speed wise) and i need to know how this affects the tires on my car. I have been told by the local aafes garage that they're ok, but they'd recommend changing them anyway! I drive approximately 45…
ODI 733393
Tires
Additional to odi number 732801, not only that the side wall, where the tread meets looked funny, the tread of the tires started to wear funny. This also goes as well as the 2 front tires, were the tread was starting to wear funny, and on the other side of the tires all of the tires where the dot number is located that looked funny, and if i would have kept them on my explorer sport would have had a blow out too.…
ODI 732803
Tires
This is a spare tire, on my ford explorer sport where the sidewalls, and were the tread of the tires meets, started looking funny. Also the tread of the tire was wearing funny. If i would have kept this and if i had a blow out i would have had another blow out with this spare. *ak (dot number: 8xhl319 tiresize: 235/r75/15)
ODI 732802
Tires
The 2 tires on the back of my ford explorer sport where the side walls, and were the tread of the tires meets, started looking funny. If i would have kept those tires on my explorer sport in about 3 to 5 months they would have started to separate. Therefore i feel it is best to have them replaced. So i went up to goodyear's tire and order 5 new tires for my explorer sport and had the firestone "wilderness at" taking…
ODI 732801
Tires
I was told to file a complaint by your webmaster. I purchased this car with firestone wildnerss at tires. In august, prior to the recall announcement, my husband replaced the tires on my car after seeing a rolled over explorer in florida. This was happened.
ODI 732332
Tires
Seriously cracking side walls( dot number: vd tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 731692
Tires
Firestones tires have been recalled but firestones in elmwood park nj refuses to change them. I'm a concerned single mother who doesn't want to put my kids or myself in danger. M( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 731618