1993 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed May 23, 2013 · Tires · 68,940 miles · CA

Michelin ltx m/s xl p235/75r-15 on 93 explorer xl. Tires are 5 yrs old with less than 5000 miles. Series of sidewall cracks about 8" long appeared in front right tire, approx 5/8" from rim, with the longest crack about 4" long and 0.11" deep. No failure yet, and the americas tire dealer says the cracks are not a problem, but the number of complaints of sidewall cracking and blowouts in michelin tires concerns us.

Filed Sep 11, 2012 · Tires · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 4 injuries

Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer equipped with firestone tires, tire line atx, and line size p235/75r15. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the tread of the rear driver side tires separated. As a result, she lost control of the vehicle and flipped over. The vehicle was destroyed. A police report was filed and four passengers had minor injuries. The tires were not the original tires. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 100,000.

Filed Jan 5, 2005 · Tires · WI

While traveling spare tire sheared off from underneath the vehicle. No injuries to report. The driver was able to retrieve the tire. Goodyear, wrangler, ltr 235/75r15.

Filed Nov 30, 2004 · Brakes, Engine · DC

Multiple failures, continually brake problems. The vehicle also overheated, thermostat replaced several times. A/c compressor malfunction, etc. *bf a blowout ripped the running board assembly, the ABS light was intermittent and the mechanic could not figure out why, the brakes locked up on the vehicle and violently skidded to a stop, the exhaust was replaced twice, there was a noise that lingered on in the front end and a loud creaking sound.

Filed Aug 12, 2004 · Tires · DC

Goodyear regatta 2 tires.*mr one of the tires has a concave/circular indentation of approximately 1/2-3/4 inch beginning at the tread surface and running vertically up the sidewall are 2-3 inches from the outer tread.

Filed Jul 17, 2004 · Tires · 91,000 miles · CA · crash

Dunlop light truck tires lt 235-75r15 radial rover at first problem was a tire blister that caused an uneven tire wear problem. I brought the tire back to the tire store, where I purchased said tires, and was told that it was a road hazard that caused the failure. No warranty coverage on the tire, even though I had put less than 50% wear on tire. On june 13, 2004, while returning frim a trip down to long beach, heading north bound on interstate 5 in california I experienced a complete tire failure of the left rear tire. The tire detreaded or blew its tread off and this caused me to loose control of my ford explorer ( bubbles, was the cars name since she was champagne colored ). I slid between the lanes of the highway trying to regain control of my car. I didn't regain controll but ended up rolling it down the shoulder and after bouncing around landed upright on my tires facing the wrong direction. Some how I didn't get hurt but I did destroy my 1993 explorer. The truck I loved and since I didn't get hurt in the roll over I have zero complaints about my ford in fact I think I will tell them about the roll over and thank them for building a car that I rolled and still didn't get hurt. My dunlops tires on the other hand I have many complaints, one complete tire failure that directly lead to me wrecking my car and one blister that may or may not have been a road hazard. I would like to report this to you to see if anyone else has had similar problems with these tires and if you need to research into this. I know I am lucky to not have been injured but feel like you should know about this problem. Thank you for listening to me. *ak,

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Tires · 144,000 miles · GA

Right rear tire sidewall blew out at 45 MPH in four different places.

Filed Feb 26, 2004 · Tires · 144,000 miles · GA

Right rear tire sidewall blew out at 45 MPH in 4 different sections. As a result, vehicle almost flipped over.

Filed Jun 30, 2003 · Tires · FL

Consumer states that his wife was driving at approx imately60 MPH, and driver's side rear tire separated from the sidewall , causing her to have a blowout. She did not have an accident because she was able to get in a safe place to stop. Consumer states that his wife was driving a 1993 ,ford, explorer. Consumer states that the tires were purchased approximately one and a half years ago, and had about 3000 miles.

Filed Apr 30, 2003 · Tires · AZ

The front of the vibrated excessively, especially when exceeding 65 MPH. The dealer stated the shape and design of the tires caused the problem.