2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac tires problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac — 7% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Dt*: the contact stated while driving 60 mph on the highway, the right rear tire blew out without warning. There were no obvious road hazards or debris. Upon initial inspection, it was found that the tire had completely separated along the tread and sidewall area. There was a nhtsa recall, #…”
filed Sep 12, 2006
“Dt: splitting of the sidewall about an inch up from the bead. Tires have not had a blow out. Caller was looking at vehicle and found that all 4 tires had this problem. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.*ak”
filed Aug 1, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Explorer Sport Trac years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 Explorer Sport Trac | 1 | 4% |
| 2007 Explorer Sport Trac | 10 | 10% |
| 2005 Explorer Sport Trac | 3 | 5% |
| 2004 Explorer Sport Trac | 6 | 7% |
| 2003 Explorer Sport Trac | 4 | 5% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport Trac | 2 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.