2003 Ford Explorer tires problems
15 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 2003 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Continental contitrac p235/70r16 dot a308 46kw 311 noticed vibration while driving, tire tread was separating; installed spare. Had vibration again a month later. Both tires had tread separation. Installed in 2013; approx 20k miles. Replaced all 4 tires; have old tires.”
filed Feb 26, 2016
“Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer equipped with michelin cross terrain tires, size: 235 r70/16 (na). While driving approximately 40 mph, the rear driver side tire blew out. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire and…”
filed Dec 11, 2014
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related service bulletins
Low tire indicator on - tpms system sensor wake up. *tt
0637 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions · issued Jan 1, 2006
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 2003 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.