2001 Ford Explorer Sport tires problems
12 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport — 6% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“While traveling at highway speed vehicle's left rear tire tread separated. Driver made an abrupt steering input that caused loss of control. Vehicle overturned and left the roadway. Driver was sole occupant and did not survive. *tr”
filed Aug 27, 2010
“The right rear tire experienced a tread separation while driving 60-65 mph with two adults and two children in a 2001, ford, explorer sport suv. While driving driver noticed a loud banging noise, and the vehicle was losing steering control. Consumer pulled the vehicle off the road, and noticed that…”
filed Mar 11, 2005
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Explorer Sport years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 Explorer Sport | 2 | 3% |
| 2002 Explorer Sport | 4 | 3% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 5 | 5% |
| 1998 Explorer Sport | 11 | 9% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport
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.