1998 Ford Explorer Sport tires problems
11 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1998 Ford Explorer Sport — 9% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“These tires are still under warranty. When they were first installed, we noticed a strange sound. We did not assume it was from the tires, but thought it was related to the rotors. This is not our only vehicle and we don't drive it all of the time; in fact it is parked much of the time. We did not…”
filed Oct 13, 2013
“I have had two flat tires as a result of defective valve stems. Bf goodrich radials were installed at sears on my 1998 explorer sport in 12/06. The first valve completely deflated my tire 4 or so months ago while sitting overnight in my garage. I assumed I had caused the slice in the valve by…”
filed Nov 28, 2008
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% |
| 2001 Explorer Sport | 12 | 6% |
| 2000 Explorer Sport | 6 | 8% |
| 1999 Explorer Sport | 5 | 5% |
| 1997 Explorer Sport | 4 | 11% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1998 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.