FordExplorer2002
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2002 Ford Explorer Sidewall Problems

5
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 5 stored complaint records:

  • 1 indicate a crash
  • 1 indicate injury
  • 0 indicate fire

Mileage in stored records

BandRecords
30–60k mi1

Complaint records

Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.

  • August 10, 2009 · 58,600 miles

    Sidewall · Tires

    New tire blows off after driving for about 5,000 to 7,000 miles. *tr

    ODI 10281994

  • January 10, 2008

    Sidewall

    Tl*the contact owns a 2002 ford explorer. The vehicle has goodyear wrangler rt/s, size p265/70/r16 tires. While driving between 45-50 mph, the rear passenger side tire failed. The mechanic stated that there were severe cracks around the sidewall of the tires and they all needed to be replaced. The first tire that failed had severe tread separation. The dot number was unknown. The current mileage was 75,481 and…

    ODI 10214512

  • May 10, 2006

    Sidewall

    Tl* the contact owned a 2002 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 35 mph in the rain, the rear passenger side tire blew out and caused the vehicle to flip over three times. The contact suffered injuries to the back and neck, but did require medical attention. A police report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated that the vin was not included…

    Crash reported · 1 injury

    ODI 10721027

  • March 29, 2005

    Sidewall

    Problems with defective michelin tires on the 2002 ford explorer.***no answer required***. *mr on two occasions, noise was heard while going speeds of 40-45 mph. The brakes felt heavy and it was difficult to slow the vehicle down. On one occasion, the steering wheel was uncontrollable and a few minutes later, the consumer was able to control the vehicle again. The consumer found that the tire treads and wire were…

    ODI 10122612

  • February 19, 2004

    Sidewall · Tread/Belt

    While driving front tire tread separated. Dealerships mechanic was notified, but had not resolved the problem. Michelin, size p235/70r16. *ak

    ODI 10060935