Ford Explorer Sport Trac tire blowout problems

Filed Jun 15, 2021 · Airbags · TX · crash · 3 injuries

The driver was driving down the expressway and her back tire blew out causing her vehicle to spiral out of control and the vehicle then flipped and started rolling downhill, the vehicle airbags did not deploy in the vehicle at all. The driver and her mother are in critical condition. Yes, the safety of others safety was put at risk. I did contact Ford Manufacturer on her behind of the airbags and they said there is nothing they can do for her with the vehicle being totaled out. But my main problem is why these airbags did not deploy. The vehicle is going to be inspected by her insurance company here in the next few days. There were no prior lamps, messages, or anything that would have indicated that the airbags were defective.

Filed Jul 7, 2020 · Tires · 187,675 miles · FL

I was driving on I-65 south bound on I-65 in goodlettesville, tennessee when my left rear tire blew out. The tire had plenty of tread left and apparently the steel belts came apart and blue outward.

Filed Aug 22, 2016 · Body, Wheels · AZ

I have had 3 tire blow outs in the short time I have had this truck due to the tires rubbing on a part of the steering when making turns. Its rubs off the material of the tire.....also the rear passanger door can not be opened from the inside and bearly opens from the outside. I have a young child making this extremely dangerous. Your site wants me to enter a date... I can't recall all three dates

Filed Aug 17, 2016 · Wheels · 215,000 miles · FL

I was driving on the interstate at 65mph when my left rear tire blew a flat. When I came to a stop safely, the tire was completely separated on the sidewall and the tire was smoking! Couldn't believe my eyes. I've now been reading that this michelin tire was recalled in other sizes. This event occurred on 8/17/2016 and the tire had 35,000 miles on it.

Filed May 13, 2013 · Tires · 80,000 miles · NY

B f goodrich tires, sidewall cracking on tire shoulder, tread separating from sidewall on all four tires.

Filed Jun 13, 2012 · Tires · 110,000 miles · NY · crash · 1 injury

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford explorer sport trac with mastercraft courser a/t 2 tires (size: lt265/75r16). While driving approximately 70 MPH, the front passenger side tire exploded, causing the contact to crash into another vehicle and the highway median. The front axle and tie rod fractured during the failure. The contact sustained a fractured back and a concussion. The contact was transported to the hospital via ambulance. The police reported to the scene and a report was filed. The vehicle was destroyed. There was a recall under the federal safety agency campaign id number: 08t005000 (tires:sidewall) that could have been related to the failure. The contact stated the recall the dot number was not available. The approximate failure mileage was 2,000. The failure mileage of the vehicle was 110,000. ...updated 07/19/12

Filed Sep 4, 2009 · Tires · 20,000 miles · VA

While driving on the highway, the tire blew up due to a nail embedded in the tire. The tire was ripped away from the rim. The spare was placed on the vehicle and then driven to the dealer where the truck was purchased. The tire was deemed defective as a nail embedded in the tire should not cause it to rip away from the rim.

Filed Dec 29, 2008 · Tires · 23,500 miles · MI

On 12/27/2008 went across rr tracks at 25 MPH had a frt tire blowout. Upon further inspection discovered tire splitting apart on the inside wall of all four tires near the rim. Out of site of a visual inspection unless tire is off. 23,000 miles on 07 ford spt track. Way too soon to have to replace all four tires. Also believe this is a tire defect and could have been much more serious if I had been traveling at higher rate of speed. Took tires to ford dealer and goodyear no help or very much concern. Im concerned that there are other drivers out there with these tires and they should be notified of the splits that are occurring and have their tires inspected asap before someone gets hurt or worse. If other drivers tires are splitting like mind did then the tires should be replaced asap. And I should be compensated for having to purchase 4 brand new tires so soon. I also have kept the tires as proof of my complaint. Thank you

Filed Sep 12, 2006 · Tires · 102,000 miles · AR

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 MPH on the highway, the right rear tire blew out without warning. There were no obvious road hazards or debris. Upon initial inspection, it was found that the tire had completely separated along the tread and sidewall area. There was a the federal safety agency recall, # 01t016000, regarding the tires. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the VIN. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted. The tire was a firestone wilderness a/t p235/75r15.

Filed Sep 8, 2006 · Airbags, Lights · 34,000 miles · AZ · crash · 3 injuries

Dt*: the contact stated while driving 40 MPH the steering wheel locked up and the control of the vehicle was lost resulting in an accident and injuries. The recirculation ball and the rack and pinion failed causing the steering to lock up. The dealer and the manufacturer were alerted of the incident. The consumer came around a corner and suddenly lost control of the vehicle, the consumer stated the vehicle was involved in an accident 5 months prior, and he believed the vehicle may have not been properly fixed which may have caused the accident. The consumer also stated the air did not deploy in this accident. The police concluded that the consumer was traveling too fast for conditions and upon rounding the corner, he lost control and struck the bank on the side of the roadway causing the vehicle to overturn. The consumer had previous repairs on the vehicle such as an inoperable turn signal light and the rear vents did not blow out air. Updated 10/3/06 *jb updated 10/25/2006 -