1993 Ford Explorer tires problems
243 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1993 Ford Explorer — 26% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Michelin ltx m/s xl p235/75r-15 on 93 explorer xl. Tires are 5 yrs old with less than 5000 miles. Series of sidewall cracks about 8" long appeared in front right tire, approx 5/8" from rim, with the longest crack about 4" long and 0.11" deep. No failure yet, and the americas tire dealer says the…”
filed May 23, 2013
“Tl*the contact owns a 1993 ford explorer equipped with firestone tires, tire line atx, and line size p235/75r15. The contact stated that while driving 65 mph, the tread of the rear driver side tires separated. As a result, she lost control of the vehicle and flipped over. The vehicle was destroyed…”
filed Sep 11, 2012
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Owner notification program supplement 7 revised information - regarding replacement of wilderness at tires. *tt
01B77 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Oct 1, 2001
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 1993 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.