2000 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed Sep 2, 2016 · Tires · 89,870 miles · GA · crash

Tl* the contact owned a 2000 for explorer equipped with definity dakota a/t tires, size: p235/75 r15 a/t (na). While driving 70 MPH, the rear driver tire began to shred. The driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed. A police report was filed. No visible injuries were sustained; however, a passenger in the vehicle required medical attention. The vehicle was towed to a salvage yard where the insurance company stated that the vehicle was destroyed. Prior to the crash, the rear passenger tire experienced the same failure. The approximate tire failure mileage was 89,346 and the vehicle failure mileage was 89,870. The dot number was not available.

Filed Apr 30, 2007 · Tires · IL · crash

2000 ford explorer. Consumer was driving 65 MPH when the right rear tire blew out and caused the vehicle to go from the middle lane into the left lane and hit a wall . *mc ohio traffic crash report.

Filed Oct 17, 2006 · Airbags, Body · 60,034 miles · NY

Consumer left front tire blewout and shredded causing consumer to replace tire with spare. *ts the tire blewout prior to the consumer receiving the recall notice. The air bag light and door ajar light illuminated. Left side wheel bearing shot and the right side was going bad. Rear brakes shot.

Filed Dec 22, 2005 · Tires · PA

Dt: the contact stated the spare tire was mounted under the vehicle with a cable, and the tire fell off. He went to a mechanic for an oil change and noticed the spare tire was missing, and the cable was frayed, the contact was unsure of when this occurred. The dealership was contacted, and they have not gotten back in touch with the contact.

Filed Nov 16, 2005 · Tires · 100,000 miles · CA · crash · 2 injuries

Dt: contact states while driving vehicle on the interstate at 60 MPH the tread separated from the tire. This, in turn, caused the vehicle to lose control. The vehicle bounced back and forth, sending the occupants from side to side, up and down, almost causing the vehicle to over turn. When the vehicle stopped it hit the pavement , causing extensive damage to the vehicle. There was no vibration in the vehicle or the tires prior to this incident. The tire was located on the back driver's side. Injuries were sustained. No police report taken.

Filed Jun 27, 2005 · Tires · FL

Bought a set of continantal tires for my 2000 ford ranger. After using the tires for sometime (approx 40% ware) I noticed a slight shaking with the vehicle. I took the vehicle into the same shop I got the tires and had them rotated and the front end aligned. The vehicle immediately started to get worse. I was waiting for my next day off but the day before my day off I was traveling at 75 MPH on I-95 in palm bay, florida and the tread on the right rear tire seperated. Although I was able to maintain control of the vehicle it did turn sideways on the road three times and at one point I was up on only two tires. Upon checking I found that all tires were inflated but the tire tread on the right rear side had seperated from the tire. That same day I returned to the tire shop and had the manager look at the tire. He said that the tire shoulg not have done what it did with that short amount of miles on it. He said that firestone would replace the tires and repair the damage done to the right rear area of my truck bed. I was instructed to call the the firestone clames officer which I did on the morning of 06-27-05. Also on that date I was contacted by the tire dealer that firestone would not handle the clame as the tires were "continantal". I had to call contintal and they were not very helpful. After a very long conversation they finally agreed to cover a new set of tires with a 60% discount. I got firestone tires. They are also insisting that I send them the defective tire for their examination to see if they would fix the damage to my truck. I do not think that I should send the evidence of their defective tire to them and loose custody of it. I asked if someone in florida could check the tire and they said no> I feel that the tire was defective, I feel that my life and safety was in question and I feel that contential tire company is attempting to conceal this by taking, or attempting, to take possession of the tire.

Filed Dec 29, 2004 · Acceleration, Engine · MI

Purchased ford explorer 2000 in sept of 04. First the cruise went out. Front tires looses air about once a week have to fill. Starts hard and will not idol in mornings specially when cold out side. Check engine light has been on twice, purchased at seelye wright kia in kalamazoo mi. Cannot get dealer to fix vehicle.

Filed Oct 20, 2004 · Tires · 67,000 miles · AZ · crash

While driving 55 MPH, the tire tread separated. This caused a roll over. The vehicle was towed. Please provide more information.

Filed Jun 15, 2004 · Tires · FL

While driving 45 MPH, a loud banging noise was heard from rear. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pull over. The winch cable wire sheared off and caused the spare tire to fall off and bounced underneath the vehicle. The driver was able to drive the vehicle to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that this vehicle was no longer under warranty. Please fill in additional information.

Filed Feb 17, 2004 · Tires · ND

While vehicle was being serviced technician determined all four tires tread broke. Cooper tire, p255/70r16.