2000 Ford Explorer Tread/Belt Problems
- 64
- 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 64 stored complaint records:
- 7 indicate a crash
- 9 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- firestone wilderness · 24 records
- rear tire · 15 records
- tire tread · 13 records
- tread separation · 11 records
- firestone tires · 11 records
- right rear · 9 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 2 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tread/Belt
Dt: contact states while driving vehicle on the interstate at 60 mph the tread separated from the tire. This, in turn, caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle bounced back and forth, sending the occupants from side to side, up and down, almost causing the vehicle to over turn. When the vehicle stopped it hit the pavement , causing extensive damage to the vehicle. There was no vibration in the vehicle or the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10142882
Tread/Belt
Bought a set of continantal tires for my 2000 ford ranger. After using the tires for sometime (approx 40% ware) i noticed a slight shaking with the vehicle. I took the vehicle into the same shop i got the tires and had them rotated and the front end aligned. The vehicle immediately started to get worse. I was waiting for my next day off but the day before my day off i was traveling at 75 mph on i-95 in palm bay,…
ODI 10126769
Tread/Belt
While driving 55 mph, the tire tread separated. This caused a roll over. The vehicle was towed. Please provide more information. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10097230
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
Tread/Belt
Tread separation on left rear tire of 2000 ford explorer caused driver to lose control of vehicle. Detread tire was put on the explorer as part of the firestone recall in sept. 2000. Vehicle rolled several times, driver side leading. Both occupants were belted. Front passenger remains in a coma. Tire continental contitrac suv m + s 235/75 r15 adhl ejj 4600. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10039016
Tread/Belt
Continental tire on his vehicle causing the steering column to veer to the left and right intermittently. Fill in additional information, name of the tire and serial number is requested. Ph
ODI 10006790
Tread/Belt
I currently drive a 2000 ford explorer 6 cyl. [redacted] w/ goodyear wrangler rt/s tires. I was recently notified by midas of orland park after having my front brakes replaced that the front passenger tire has a belt that has shifted. My tires were replaced due to the recall of the firestone tires. At that time i had roughly 16,000 miles on the suv. At the present time i have just under 40,000 miles on the suv. I…
ODI 10003196
Tread/Belt
While driving, the left rear tire experienced a blowout where the tread meets the sidewall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the purchase of new tires. Ford replaced the firestone tires with the general tires and didn't want to replace all four tires like she asked. Consumer was aware of the blowout problems with general tires. General ameri 660 as size/d255/70r16, dot number adcu db2 *scc
ODI 567559
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
Tread/Belt
Tread tore off while traveling from california. Caused extensive damage to the side of the car. Have contacted ford and the dealership. Which neither will take responsibility for damage. Am calling firestone next. *ak (tiresize: 235/75r/15)
ODI 752150
Tread/Belt
Pe 00 020/tread separation: left rear tire experienced a tread separation while traveling at 40 mph, with only driver in a 2000 ford, explorer; original equipment, tire size p235/75r15, dot# unavailable; dealer notified. *ak tire separated at sidewall, causing damage to the molding on the right rear door. *slc
ODI 885122
Tread/Belt
After purchase of firestone 235/75r15 wilderness at tires (dot # 8xhl), consumer found tread caps had a saw tooth shape measuring about 3/4 inch crosswise and a deep crack in the tread cap, consumer replaced tires after recall notice and was reimbursed. *tt
ODI 564314
Tread/Belt
While driving less than 30 mph, there was a blow out on right rear wilderness at p25570r16 tire, not involved in recall (00t-005), owner would like to be reimbursed for cost of 4 new michelin tires. Cj
ODI 559605
Tread/Belt
Goodyear wrangler tires p255/70r16 experienced belt separation, the 2 tires had less than 100 miles on them when consumer started noticing poor ride and noise from faulty tires, dealer replaced tires. *slc
ODI 876120
Tread/Belt
Original tires on a 2000, ford, explorer sport, p23575r15, hd. Driver's rear tire, while traveling at 65 mph no bumps on the road, tire separated in 3 sections, completely seperated. Consumer stated that tire busted fuel tank feeder tube.*ak
ODI 873629
Tread/Belt
The firestone tires on the vehicle experienced failure, however not included in the recall (oot-005). *mjs
ODI 556414
Tread/Belt
While driving the right rear firestone tire separated from the wheel causing the steering wheel to vibrate, these tires were not included under recall, consumer purchased five new tires and request reimbursement. Nlm
ODI 556789
Tread/Belt
She was traveling about 25mph on the highway and hit a pothole in the street, and front left tire was puncturd inside of the tire. She took the spare out and replaced it. She took the tire to a tire repair shop tried to repair and the tire would not hold air and the tire started splitting at the middle of the tire. The tires are firestone wilderness at p23575r15. She has received a recall letter.*ak the firestone…
ODI 871907
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020 ;vehicle was parked in front of house and he noticed that there were stress marks going all around the tires. He has contacted firestone, and attendant told him that tires were not on recall. Firestone, wilderness#at p23575r15., #dot, made in canada.*ak
ODI 871690
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and driver's side rear tire was flat. There was a lot of olay in the steering wheel. Tire was firestone wilderness #at p23575r15 #dot w-2. *ak
ODI 871461
Tread/Belt
Pe00020, original equipment on 2000, explorer, tire size 235/75r15, dot 8xhl1ry489. Spare tire on a new vehicle still in stock. Had a bubble in the tread which caused tire to be very mushy and soft. *ak the tread for spare tire separated before the tire was used. *yh
ODI 870616
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
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer stated that front driver's side tires are showing bubbles. He has contacted firestone. The tires are firestone #at p23575r15, no injuries.*ak
ODI 871332
Tread/Belt
Firestone wilerness p255/70r16 rear tire blew out causing her to lose control and hit a curb and mailbox and then the other tire blew she thinks this might be due to the defective tires these tires are not included in the recall so far but we have inspected and confirmed the right rear tire did blow which caused insd to lose control. (claim# 11-3509-192) *mw
1 injury
ODI 6900076
Tread/Belt
Ford, explorer, tire size p255/70r16, dot # vncu1px529. Consumer noticed tire was discolored, and possible tread failure. Replaced with goodyear tires. *ak these tires are made in canada are known failures. *yh
ODI 874743