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
My husband and i bought a new 2000 ford limited explorer, equipped with firestone wilderness at tires. When the problem with firestone tires surfaced and the facts were revealed that both ford and firestone were aware of the tire defects and didn't initiate any action until the accidents started occuring here in the united states and vennezuela. The fact neither company brought the issue to the attention of their…
ODI 731363
Tires
While firestone and even your investigation does not mention the "w2" firestone wilderness at tires, three of the four tires on our explorer began to crack radially on the sidewall of the tire at the base of the tread! The firestone dealer here looked at them and said they could do nothing. The cracks range from approx 1/8" to 3/4"long and are worrysome to say the least. We replaced the tires on our own as we could…
ODI 731343
Tires
Very concerned about the safety of the tires even though they are not included in this recall. When i purchase a car of this price ($34,000+) i expect to feel safe and not worry about the safety of my children while riding in this car. I could have paid $10,000 for a used vehicle and felt safer, i feel betrayed by ford and firestone. *ak( dot number: tire size: 16 )
ODI 731242
Tires
Failure to disclose safety concerns that were known by the manufacturer which would have influenced my decision not to buy it. I therefore want a full refund of my purchase less usage. Is this action appropriate?? Or do i need to seek redress elsewhere? No safety defect mentioned in summary. *ak
ODI 731083
Tires
Replaced firestone wilderness tires after recall started....our tires do not bear the vd mark indicating decatur plant, but we found a hairline crack around the tire at the tread edge on at least one tire....we replaced with michelins and want to be reimbursed ...wondering if recall will extend to all wilderness at. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 730447
Tires
During tire check, dealer detected that wires were starting to come out of the sidewall of lf tire, from the point where the tread met up with the tire. The vehicle only has 6600 miles on it. My tires (dot 8xhl) are not recalled by firestone, but i feel that this is irresponsible given the nature of this defect. I have changed all of my tires to a different brand at my own expense, but would like to be compensated…
ODI 729722
Tires
Apologies if this is not the place to submit this. Firestone does not respond. My 16" tires are from the decatur plant. Why are only the 15" being recalled? Same plant, same time, same tires. I am fearful of driving my children in this car. Please force firestone to replace all deadly tires.( dot number: vdcu tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 729267
Tires
What make they think the 16" is safe than the 15" tires, i am driving in fear, i demand a replacement with a different brand.( dot number: tire size: 255x16 )
ODI 729138
Tires
Local firestone dealer refuses to work with me on these tires since they were manufactured in canada, not decatur; i question the safety of any firestone wilderness at and have offered firestone cash $$$ to replace these tires, even though they are not included in the recall; i would support government intervention in getting all fireston wilderness at tires recalled and off the highways( dot number: tire size:…
ODI 728222
Tires
I've not had a failure but it seems that the 16" tire has exhibited the same failures as the recalled 15" tire and ford voluntarily replaced all such tires in teh middle east. It seems imperative that the nhtsa require a recall of the 16" firestone wilderness tire as well as the 15" tire. My 16" tire, apparently, was produced at the same decatur, illinois problem plant.( dot number: vdcu tire size: p255/70-16 )
ODI 727687
Tires
These tires are terrible in the rain despite having part time 4x4. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
ODI 726497
Tires
The consumer firestone tires are on the consumer advisiory list, the consumers tire were made in north carolina but the dealer is saying the tires were made in canada. Nlm
ODI 556049
Tires
Consumer request reimbursement for firestone tires which were not apart of the initial recall. Nlm
ODI 555720
Tires
FIRESTONE TIRES FAILED PRIOR TO RECALL. *SLC
ODI 554765
Tires
Firestone tires were replaced under recall, consumer paid for the cost of balancing the tires because the dealer she went to first had to give her a raincheck since they didn't have any tires in stock, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc
ODI 554763
Tires
Consumer concerned that the 16 inch firestone wilderness at tires are not included in the recall with the 15 inch tire. Nlm
ODI 554306
Tires
Dealer refused to replace firestone tires because they had a dot# vnhl instead of vdhl, consumer also showed dealer radial surface of the tires that are buldging still refused to replace. Nlm
ODI 554301
Tires
Consumer is concerned that the recall 00t005 of the firestone wilderness at tire only covers the firestone 15 inch tire and not the 16 inch tires. Nlm
ODI 553930
Tires
Vehicle was purchased with no knowledge of the tire recall and failures (firestone wilderness at), owner is requesting that the tires be replaced with other make tires and is not satisfied with the recall procedure. *mjs
ODI 553596