1996 Ford Explorer tires problems
570 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1996 Ford Explorer — 39% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1996 ford explorer. The vehicle had tbc corporation, stampede sigma tires, size p255/70/r16 with dot#upcutx61707. The contact stated when driving approximately 70 mph, the rear passenger tire suddenly blew out, causing the driver to loose control of the vehicle and roll over…”
filed Aug 25, 2011
“On july 28, at approx 4pm est we experienced tread separation from the front passenger tire that caused our ford explorer to temporarily loss control. The tire was a firestone wilderness tire that was provided by ford for a recall replacement about 8 or 9 years ago. The right passenger front tire…”
filed Jul 28, 2010
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Explorer | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1996 Ford Explorer
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.