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
Had to replace all 4 tires on vehicle after 14,888 miles - signs of tread separation on two of the tires - vehicle purchased and licensed in arkansas but being driven by son in navy stationed at afb in oklahoma city. Vehicle purchased in late spring of 2000 -- lots of miles (avg. Nearly 800 miles per week) mostly on highway at speeds of 70 mph. When son brought home had to hold steering wheel tightly with two hands…
ODI 734451
Tread/Belt
After contacting 4 retailers i was told it would be spring before the tires could be replaced. The waiting list is over 247 customers. I have been told that i can purchase the tires myself and then get reimbursed in 6 to 8 weeks. This will probably take much longer and i will carry the interest on cedit for at leased 3 to 4 months. Also what kind of replacement can you get for $100.00 including mounting and…
ODI 731219
Tread/Belt
I would like just to say that on interstate i 15 in california, that between barstow and baker, there are alot of tire treads along side the road, and i though maybe this could be some sort of help in investiaging the firestone tires. Just a though. *ak
ODI 730190
Tread/Belt
As i have a vehicle equipped with firestone wilderness at tires i am concerned that i might encounter a problem int he future. I understand that firestone is planning on announcing a "limited" recall to owners of the tires located in southern areas. My present driving habits are mainly travelling on the highway at speeds between 55 - 65 mph for extended periods of time. This along with what i consider a lower tire…
ODI 727097
Tread/Belt
How many must die before nhtsa steps up to this disaster? This is unexcusable! No safety defect listed within summary. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 727066
Tread/Belt
I amd concerened about the firestone wilderness tires on my ford explorer. There was an article in my newspaper today (8/4/00) about 21 deaths and 193 crashes with these tires involved. I have thes tires on my ford explorer and i sure don't want to have these tires fail. What's it going to take and how many more people are going to have to die before something is done? These tires need to be recalled! The atricle…
ODI 726667
Tread/Belt
My new vehicle has the firestone tires that have caused numerous deaths and a magnitude of accidents. With serious injury. I contacted my local ford dealer that sold me the car and they didn't even know about the problem. The next day the dealer called me and said that they are giving out firestones phone number for inquires. I now have two numbers for firestone to which both remain busy all the time. So i am unable…
ODI 726538
Tread/Belt
The front tire experienced tread separation which caused the entire front wall of the tire to separate from the tread and the rear wall barely hanging on, the tire was not included in recall because in was not made at the decatur plant, the consumer purchased four new non firestone tires (firestone wilderness at p235/75r15). Nlm
ODI 560401
Tread/Belt
Consumer discovered that two of the firestone at p235/75r15 tires were apart of the recall, consumer replaced the tires and was assured by firestone that she would receive 100% reimbursement for the replacement tires, consumer states she has not received any reimbursement and feels she is getting the runaround from ford and firestone.*jb
ODI 559976
Tread/Belt
Experienced problems with tires, before recall (00t-005). *cj
ODI 557471
Tread/Belt
Right front tire showed signs of separation which was confirmed by inspector of tire dealer, consumer replaced all 4 tires plus spare with different brand (firestone wilderness at p255-16-70). Nlm
ODI 556020
Tread/Belt
Consumer replaced all four firestone wilderness tires (p255/70r1) once the dealership notice that the interface point where the wall meets the tread is not rigid but very soft compared to the other three tires, it can be pressed with minimum pressure, consumer request reimbursement for tires replaced. Nlm
ODI 555958
Tread/Belt
Firestone tires are included in recall 00t005, consumer is disappointed that she is on a back order list and has yet to receive replacement tires. *slc
ODI 555885
Tread/Belt
Consumer purchased vehicle that were equipped with the recalled firestone tires, consumer was not notified of the recall, when inspection was completed at the dealership to determine if they were included they were found to be the defective tires, no remedy was offered by the dealership, consumer requesting new tires. *mjs
ODI 554238