2001 Ford Explorer Tires Problems
- 39
- 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 39 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 4 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear tire · 7 records
- right rear · 6 records
- wilderness tires · 6 records
- firestone wilderness · 5 records
- tires recalled · 4 records
- lose control · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
I can't believe im seeing this in the news! They should have told us! I thought it was a unique incident so i just replaced the tire myself. I did mention it to a service rep at my dealer and he said it was my problem (before i knew about this irregular failures). I would like the tires replaced. I do not feel safe with the tires now. That day was a normal morning in miami and i was driving down the street when i…
ODI 726701
Tires
The tires wobbled on our drive home from the dealer. After the recall, we took the car to the ford dealer, who exchanged the front tires, which they said were "outof round". The wobble continued and these tires were not included in the recall, so i had the tires replaced at my cost because we needed to go on a highway trip and we didn ot trust the tires. I would like for you to explore including the 16 inch tires in…
ODI 732016
Tires
Since i bought this explorer i had problems with the tires, i contacted the dealer but they told me that my tires are not part of the recall and they cant do nothing about it , i explain to them that my explorer its been shaking a lot, a lot of vibrations and thomps that i was scared because its been few times that i almost lose control of my vehicle in the highway and regular streets and its been a year now and…
ODI 747354
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Disc · Tires
When appyling brakes vehicle severely pulls to right. Also, a grinding noise occurs, cause unknown. *ak in less than 15000 miles, brakes have been replaced 3 times, was told by dealer that this was due to a factory defect and brakes were applied incorrectly. Tire experienced blowout, there was a large deformed air pocket on the white letter side, consumer did not give any tire information. *slc
ODI 882781
Tires
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P255 70 16 )
ODI 729747
Tires
Bought 2001 explorer sport 3/14/2000, on 4/18/2000 was driving at crest of sunshine skyway bridge over tampa bay when right rear tire "blew". It had separated on the side and was shredded. Tried to have dealer replace, told it wasn't under warranty. Replaced, got warranties on all 4 tires. Firestone dealer now says isn't part of recall. Currently in md: [redacted], myersville, md 21773 , [redacted]. Plan to drive…
ODI 727623
Tires
Firestone wilderness/atx tires were four days old and right rear tire exploded while traveling at 60 mph. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
ODI 866799
Tires
Ford stated to me that i need to make an appointment to replace my tires but they refuse to pay for this.*ak (tiresize: 17)
ODI 760435
Tires
I have kept the tires in question in the event of any legal proceedings. I believe that my tires or some internal malfunction to the vehicle caused it to lose control and cause this accident. *ak
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 752933
Tires
Have contacted ford country dealership for the recall/replacement of tires jun 6,jul 2,jul 13, jul 23 and on aug 16 & 17. In jun the service mgr larry said replacement tires would be in about 2wks. In aug he will not answer my calls or return my calls. I had orginally requested michelin tire as approved by the ford motor co. I feel like i'm just getting the run around. My wife and i are seniors and drive the hi-ways…
ODI 750718
Tires
My problem is that nothing has happened yet,i would like to know why no one has metion the fact that these tires are being sold an installed on new ford explorer sports 2001 models and that these tires have a tempiture rating of ( c ) the lowest rating,these tires will probley melt out here in arizona before the tread comes off.i have written 3 letters to ford an firestone and all they do is reply with some bulk…
ODI 733870
Tires
Very concerned as to why all firestone wilderness at tires have not been recalled, when it is clear they are experiencing failures of tires assembled in plants other than just the decator il. Plant, while these tire have been recalled, and replaced in other countries, but not in the u.s. I do not feel safe driving this vechicle, and am constant fear for my families safety as we use this vehicle for trips, but have…
ODI 733638
Tires
Although i have not had tire failure, how can anyone feel safe when riding on a tire which is idential to tires which were recalled except for the 16 inch size. This vehicle was sold by a ford dealer, knowing that the tires could be recalled do to safety considerations. I believe ford should replace all of the wilderness tires as a safety precaution.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 730958
Tires
The vehicles rear end shifts side to side over washboard bumps. The consumer received a letter from manufacturer offering to replace all five tires and request that his local ford dealer, order the tires.(firestone wilderness at tires p255/70r16 s)*yh
ODI 562118