Ford Explorer Sport tire blowout problems

Filed Dec 29, 2014 · Tires · 35,000 miles · NC

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer sport equipped with michelin cross terrain tires, size: p235/70/r16. While driving approximately 45 MPH, the rear passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where all four tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage of the tire and vehicle was 35,000. Updated 2/24/15*cn updated 03/02/15

Filed Apr 15, 2011 · Tires · 155,000 miles · FL

General tire tread separation ford explorer.

Filed Aug 27, 2010 · Tires · 135,633 miles · GA · crash

While traveling at highway speed vehicle's left rear tire tread separated. Driver made an abrupt steering input that caused loss of control. Vehicle overturned and left the roadway. Driver was sole occupant and did not survive.

Filed Oct 26, 2009 · Tires · 138,316 miles · CA · crash

Tire blow out resulting in crash.

Filed Jul 20, 2009 · Acceleration, Brakes · 132,000 miles · TN · fire

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford explorer sport. The contact stated that the tail lights failed and the fuses would continuously blow out. An independent mechanic installed new fuses in the vehicle and made the necessary repairs, but the fuses blew out again the same day. The vehicle was taken back to the mechanic. While at the repair shop, the vehicle caught fire due to the master cylinder. The mechanic was able to extinguish the fire, but the vehicle was partially destroyed and would need to be rebuilt. The manufacturer stated that there were three open recalls, one of which could result in a fire. The federal safety agency campaign id numbers 06v286000, 03v281000, and 98v060000 were referenced. The current and failure mileages were less than 132,000.

Filed Jul 1, 2008 · Tires · 92,000 miles · GA

Tire valve problem - 3 blown tires in 60 days original tires purchased 1/31/2007 - car mileage 75,857 at the time of purchase 1st incident - april 12, 2008 - car mileage 91,400 (right front tire) blown tire on interstate 81 in virginia (tire replaced w/new valve) no problem determination done relative to the valve 2nd incident - april 26, 2008 - car mileage 92,300 (left front tire) blown tire on interstate 85 in north carolina (tire replaced w/new valve) no problem determination done relative to the valve 3rd incident - june 18, 2008 - car mileage 93,100 (left rear tire) blown tire one interstate 285 in georgia (tire replaced w/new valve) problem determination done revealed valve seemed to be rotted 4th tire (right rear) was check during the 3rd tire replacement - valve was "wiggled" and the tire started to leak - 4th tire pro-rated and new tire and valve was put on the car as a result of the analysis done during the 3rd tire replacement - it was determined that the valves were the root cause of the tire failures tires were michelin cross terrain SUV orwl p235/7r-16 valve numbers were not determined the only reason we investigated the possibility of a recall on the valves was based on the statement made by the tire service attendant that they had seen a few of these and they were getting reimbursed due to a faulty valve. The purchase place of the tires with the valves in question was discount tire in kennesaw georgia - january 2007 consequently, I have had to replace 4 tires (which were covered under my road hazard insurance with discount tire) and a new alignment... Total cost, including everything was about $150 (thanks to the road hazard insurance).

Filed Sep 11, 2007 · Tires · FL

Tire failure resulting in a blowout.

Filed Oct 2, 2006 · Tires · WA

I received a recall letter pertaining to the tires on my vehicle. I have had to replace the tires due to a blow out that had occurred all tires have been replaced at my expense prior to the letter. I do still carry the p255/70r16 wilderness as a spare. I would like to know if I am entitled to be reimbursed for the replacement of my tires.

Filed Aug 17, 2006 · Seats · 80,000 miles · FL · crash

Dt*: the contact stated while traveling 30 MPH, the passenger side seat reclined without warning. The passenger grabbed the driver, causing the driver to swerve and hit the curb. The front passenger side tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to the dealership and the recliner assembly needed to be replaced.

Filed Nov 4, 2005 · Tires · AZ

Driving on I-10 when my rear driver side tire separated causing my SUV to serve and almost lose control. It caused over $3,000 in damage. Luckily no other vehicles were damaged and no one was hurt. It is still in the process of being reviewed by the tire company to see if it was a manufacturer's error.