2000 ford explorer xlt,4dr, 4x2, 112" wheel base, 4.0l sohc v6 engine, 5 speed automatic o/d transmission, VIN 1fmzu63e7yxxxxxxx; p235/75r15 105s dunlop rover at owl tires.*ak,
2000 Ford Explorer tires complaints
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While driving 60 MPH the rear passenger side tire deflated. The consumer inspected the tire and found no punctures. Please provide any additional information.
1993 ford explorer--spare tire cable rusted out about 2 years ago and we have no idea if this tire fell out on an interstate or local traffic, we now also have a 2000 ford explorer. Will the same thing happen again? My son-in-law was transporting prisoners with a 1998 explorer and the same thing happened to him in traffic.
While driving at 65 MPH passenger's front tire blew out. This caused the driver to lose control of vehicle and hit a guard rail. Driver sustained minor injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The consumer heard a noise coming from transfer case while traveling at low speeds. The vehicle was serviced but the dealer couldn't duplicate the problem. *ak *ph
Tread separation on left rear tire of 2000 ford explorer caused driver to lose control of vehicle. Detread tire was put on the explorer as part of the firestone recall in sept. 2000. Vehicle rolled several times, driver side leading. Both occupants were belted. Front passenger remains in a coma. Tire continental contitrac SUV m + s 235/75 r15 adhl ejj 4600.
Noise coming from vehicle's transmission case.*mr the dealer stated nothing was wrong with the vehicle. Four months ago, the dealer stated the noise was coming from the tires. The consumer wanted to have this checked out. *ph
The consumer stated the rear right tire blew out without warning. *ak *scc
Left rear tire blew out while driving.
The firestone tires were replaced with goodyear tires due to humming noises and recall#00t005000. The engine made noise, vibrated, overheated and would not respond upon acceleration. The vehicles faulty shocks caused noise when driving over bumps in the road, vibration and noise in the front end. The ABS warning light illuminated. The drivers side window was off track, would not go up all the way and went up unevenly. The starter became stuck made scraping sounds. The consumer requested a full refund of the purchase price in accordance to the lemon law. *mr *scc
The vehicle developed severe vibration and immediately the left rear tire experienced complete tread separation. This caused damage to the left fender. The driver was able to maintain control and changed over to a spare tire to continue his trip. On another occasion, there was a thumping sound and the right rear tire developed a bulge and became unusable. *tt
Continental tire on his vehicle causing the steering column to veer to the left and right intermittently. Fill in additional information, name of the tire and serial number is requested. Ph
I currently drive a 2000 ford explorer 6 cyl. 2 wheel drive w/ goodyear wrangler rt/s tires. I was recently notified by midas of orland park after having my front brakes replaced that the front passenger tire has a belt that has shifted. My tires were replaced due to the recall of the firestone tires. At that time I had roughly 16,000 miles on the SUV. At the present time I have just under 40,000 miles on the SUV. I did not notice that the tire was bad mainly due to the fact that the ford explorer is a very rough ride. I do not go off roading with this vehicle nor do intentially hit large bumps or pot holes at a rapid speed. I am not only disappointed with the performance of the vehicle but also with the performance of the tires. Since the explorer rides rough (a side to side wobbling motion) I can see were many accidents occured. The owner of the vehicle is unable to detect a default in the tire. The question I pose is, is ford at fault because of there inadequate engineering and unstabe suspension or is goodyear at fault for the manufacturing of faulty tires?
While driving, the left rear tire experienced a blowout where the tread meets the sidewall. Consumer is seeking reimbursement for the purchase of new tires. Ford replaced the firestone tires with the general tires and didn't want to replace all four tires like she asked. Consumer was aware of the blowout problems with general tires. General ameri 660 as size/d255/70r16, dot number adcu db2
I was traveling on I 69 near indianapolis, in, when left rear tire blew out at the area where tread meets sidewall. I nearly lost control of vehicle but was able to slow and get off road, nearly rear ended by a large semi truck following too closley. These tires were replacement by ford motor because of the problem with firestone original equipment tires. I was afraid to drive with these general tires because of the blowout. I requested the ford dealer who replaced the firestone tires with general tires to replace all 4 tires with new tires, but they refused. I was told that if they replaced tires in these situations they would have to go out of business. It seems they are more concerned with their finances than the safety of myself and my family. I have since purchased 4 new michelin tires at my own expense and feel much safer. I was disappointed with the way I was treated in this matter, it was not through any fault of my own. The dealer even sugguested that I may have caused damage to the tires when parallel parking by hitting the curb, but I do not parallel park this vehicle and I am the only driver. I think ford should reimburse me for the $600 I spent so I may drive a safe vehicle.
While driving and with no warning, the left rear tire sidewall started to separate, causing a tire blowout. Dealer notifed. Size p235 175r15, dot6#m6hlfnwr2801. *ak the vehicle started to sway to the left-2 times. The consumer's husband then started to decelerate, and on the third time the left rear tire exploded. The vehicle was very difficult to control, and damage was done to the panel(vent peelings), and the tires/rims needed to be replaced. (other) problems in detail are as followed: the wheel/tires were out of round, there was a vibration from the drive shaft, steering/excessive tire wear, and the engine thermostat is sticking.
The goodyear was a replacement for the wilderness at recalled by ford. That was done when odometer read 9,720. Just over 12% tread wear on goodyear. I believe all the goodyears are unstable as ford has discontinued (in only 1 year) road hazard coverage on anything but the highest level of extended warranty.
Consumer states tire is flat. A leak was found in the sidewall of the firestone wilderness at 235/75r15 tire. Dealer replaced bad tire. Consumer received reimbursement for tire through tire replacement program however, did not receive reimbursement for 4 additional wilderness at 15 inch tires (serial # w2hl 1py379).
After purchase of firestone 235/75r15 wilderness at tires (dot # 8xhl), consumer found tread caps had a saw tooth shape measuring about 3/4 inch crosswise and a deep crack in the tread cap, consumer replaced tires after recall notice and was reimbursed.
Tread tore off while traveling from california. Caused extensive damage to the side of the car. Have contacted ford and the dealership. Which neither will take responsibility for damage. Am calling firestone next. *ak (tiresize: 235/75r/15)
Traveling home on the ship channel bridge from friends place when I heard a bang like something had kicked up, after which the vehicle started to move from side to side I proceeded to slow down at which time the tire began to shred. When I was able to pull the vehicle to the shoulder of the freeway the only thing left was the center part of the tire not a piece of the walls were on the tire.*ak (dot number: 8xhl1py529 tiresize: p235/75r15)
Back tire blew out about 4 months ago. I replaced it and I am waiting on my dealer to contact me about removing. Tkaing too long.
I strongly disagree with ford's actions on blameing firestone for the rolling over of the ford explorer. I know on my truck if you hit a bump or are on a rough road the truck is so bouncey that if fills like the rear wheels are comeing off of the ground. The wilderness tires may have some kind of defect but I have not experienced any problems with my firestone tires. I have had my firestone tires for a year and the only problem I have experienced has been keeping the weights on the wheels. The suspension on the 2 door explorer is so stiff that I could see why the truck would roll over when the tire lost air pressure. Ford has been blameing firestone and vis versa and nothing has been done to correct the problem except to replace the tires which I dont believe cause the vehicle to roll over. If I have a cd playing in my cd player and I drive down a ruff road or hit a bump over 50 miles per hour the cd will come out of the cd player and the truck will bounce, it fills like the back wheels come off the ground. *ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)
No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak (dot number: 8xlh tiresize: p235/75r15)
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 40mph on highway and had a flat tire, and and lost control/ vehicle flipped twice. There were injuries.
I recently read in the papers about the new 'unofficial' recall that ford will need to do to replace even more tires for ford explorers. I own an explorer and my tires were not part of the recall from last august. However, after hearing that possibly more of the tires are affected. I contacted a ford dealership and they explained that since there is no "official" recall they would change my tires for me but I was liable for the cost of mounting, balancing, and the cost for the 4 tires (plus spare) also. I find this ridiculous and I'm sure I am not the only one. I have checked my tires and although I am unsure of what I am looking for and do not consider myself qualified to say if the tires should be changed or not, I do have an uneasy feeling about driving on the tires I currently have. I do alot of traveling in my explorer and do not want to be a part of the statistics on ford's recall papers in the future. So, what are my next steps? I was asked to fill out this complaint form. So who can I contact to get the service I am entitiled to? I would appreciate any follow up that you can offer to me. I love my SUV but I always have an uneasy feeling about the tires I am riding on.
Am fearful tires are not safe, have complained to ford and firestone ride has become increasingly bumpy and rough, am fearful tires are defected, ford told me the tire was chopped up due to rotating but ok to drive. Can you do anything about this before it's too late. I want my tires replaced. Fearful they may be defected.*ak (tiresize: p235/75r15)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
Blowout at 35 MPH, pow hiss hiss, lump lump. *ak (dot number: 8xml tiresize: 235/75r15)
The consumer denied reimbursement for faulty firestone tires, the consumer feels reimbursement is in order since the tires failed at only 1300 miles (firestone wilderness at). Nlm
Consumer was driving at approximately 70 MPH and approaching an entrance ramp for interstate and another vehicle was entering interstate and was heading directly towards consumer's vehicle. Consumer could not move into next lane. Inched over into next lane, then all of a sudden, vehicle was absolutely uncontrollable, and rolled down the interstate atleast 2 times, landing up right. Upon examination, there was a 2 inch tear along sidewall of left rear firestone tire. There were approximately 14,349 miles on the tires. *ak firestone wilderness at tires, p255/70r16, dot vncu1px060, there were 3 injuries in the accident.
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