2001 Ford Explorer tires problems
62 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2001 Ford Explorer — 17% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“An accident occurred wherein a young man was severely injured. He survived, but has a plate in his jaw, and severe scarring on his face. His sister was also a passenger and was injured, but less severely. The right rear tire appears to have blown out, causing the crash. A witness immediately behind…”
filed Jul 10, 2013
“Cpsc#i12a0111a. 2001 ford explorer. Consumer stated that a day after she brought the car it broke down. *ln the consumer stated there was a problem with the engine, as well as a hole in gas tank, which had rusted out, the bearings needed to be replaced, the tire were dry rotted, as they kept going…”
filed Oct 17, 2012
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 2001 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.