2016 Ford Explorer tires problems

Filed Oct 6, 2025 · Body, Engine · IL

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving in traffic, a trim piece detached from the vehicle. The TPMS and check engine warning light were illuminated. The dealer sent a tech to the contact’s place of employment, but the tech was unable to complete the recall repair due to the bolt not being available. The contact had received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 24V031000 (Structure) and 25V347000 (Structure). The contact stated that the turbocharger had been replaced on three occasions. Upon investigation, the contact had linked the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 16V925000 (Engine and Engine Cooling). The contact called the local dealer, who confirmed the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted, and a complaint was filed, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Jul 16, 2025 · Body, Tires · 97,000 miles · MS

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 55-65 MPH, the exterior A-pillar applique trim detached from the front windshield. The tire pressure system fault warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact called two other local dealers Jenkins Lincoln of Crystal River Service (2440 US-19, Crystal River, FL 34428) and J. Allen Ford Service (9274 US 49, Gulfport, MS 39503), but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was approximately 97,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

Filed May 5, 2025 · Acceleration, Steering · 121,000 miles · VA

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, while attempting to make a left or right turn, there was a popping sound coming from the steering wheel. Additionally, while driving on the highway at 70 MPH, the vehicle failed to exceed 70 MPH. The contact stated that there was an abnormal burning odor entering the cabin of the vehicle with the TPMS warning light illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Filed Aug 17, 2023 · Tires · NC

While traveling on I-85N at 70mph, the front passenger tire suddenly came apart from both sidewalls. The tire is a EVOLUXX CAPRICORN 4X4 HP, 255/50R20, 109V, XL. The tire blow-out only caused minor damage to the inner wheel well shroud.

Filed Jan 11, 2022 · Tires · 41,000 miles · MT

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer equipt with Bridgestone Dueler Alenza Plus tires size P245/60/18 N/A, and DOT: RBVDRIM0916. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, a rotational noise was present coming from the front driver side of the vehicle. Upon inspection, it was discovered that the front driver side and passenger side tires had experienced cracking located above the tire bead area on the inside wall of the tire. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Nov 9, 2020 · Tires · 16,132 miles · WA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook tires, tire line: ventus s1 noble 2, tire size: 255/50/r20, dot number: 5mnc 1a h 0716. The contact became aware of tread separation on all four tires. The contact stated that the failure was more severe on the two front tires. The vehicle was not taken to have the tires replaced. The contact also stated that the tires failed to maintain the proper tire pressure. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 16,132.

Filed Aug 25, 2020 · Tires · 18,000 miles · FL

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equip with hankook ventus s1 noble 2; tire size: 255/50r20-108h and the dot number: 5mnc 1a h0118. The contact stated that while inspecting the tires, it was discovered that the tires had experienced cracking and gudges on the inside and outside of the tires. The failure was present on all four tires. The contact also indicated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle would shake and vibrate. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer autonation ford located at 7700 blanding blvd, jacksonville, fl 32244 who replaced all four tires with the same brand size and model tires but approximately 13,000 miles later the same failure had occurred. The contact was unable to reach out to the manufacturer in reference to the failures. The vehicle failure mileage was 18,000 and the failure tire mileage was not available. The VIN was not available.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Tires · 11,000 miles · AR

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that he had hankook tires when he bought the vehicle new. The tire line, tire size and dot number were unknown. The tires were bald by the time the vehicle had 11,000 miles. The dealer stated that it was not their issue and to call the tire manufacturer. The tire manufacturer decided to award the contact with a 20% credit to buy some new tires. The new tires were placed on the vehicle and they were almost bald at 34,000 miles. The manufacturer advised the contact to recall the dealer cogswell ford located at 1900 e main st, russellville, ar 72801 479‑968‑2665. The dealer had not been recontacted yet. The contact researched and found the issue had occurred in many ford explorers. The failure mileage was 11,000.

Filed Nov 29, 2018 · Tires, Wheels · 15,220 miles · FL

The side wall of my hankook 255/50 r /20 ventus s1 noble 2 tire blew out. I have a 2" hole in the side wall of the tire. I was at a stop sign on a city street, and just started moving when the side wall blew out. It sounded like a large balloon explosion and the tire went flat instantly. Some hankook tires have been recalled but the local ford dealer told me not this one. These hankook tires should be recalled.

Filed Nov 6, 2018 · Tires · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50r20. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the tread was separating and shedding on all four tires. The contact stated that the failure was more prevalent on the two front tires. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. The local dealer (mossy ford, 4570 mission bay dr, san diego, ca) was notified of the failure. The tire and vehicle failure mileages were unknown. The VIN was unknown.