Tires complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2002 Ford Explorer Sport has 31 NHTSA tires complaints and 1 tires-related recall.
31
Complaints
1
Recalls
3
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
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TIRES:TREAD/BELT
THIS IS NOT A SAFETY RECALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SAFETY ACT. HOWEVER, IT IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN BY THE AGENCY. EQUIPMENT DES...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2020 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT STATED THE WHEN DRIVING A 2002 FORD EXPLORER AT APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, EQUIPPED WITH ... |
| Jul 4, 2020 | TIRES | I WAS DRIVING ON I-65 SOUTH BOUND ON I-65 IN GOODLETTESVILLE, TENNESSEE WHEN MY LEFT REAR TIRE BLEW ... |
| Dec 21, 2012 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER WITH COOPER DISCOVERY HTP TIRES, SIZE: 235 70 R16 (N/A). T... |
| Oct 10, 2011 | TIRES | CPSC# I11A0238A. 2002 FORD EXPLORER. STUDS FOR VEHICLE REAR RIGHT TIRE COMPLETELY SNAP IN HALF. *LN |
| Apr 7, 2010 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE WAS EQUIPPED WITH GOODYEAR WRANGLER SRA TIRES.... |
| Aug 10, 2009 | TIRES | NEW TIRE BLOWS OFF AFTER DRIVING FOR ABOUT 5,000 TO 7,000 MILES. *TR |
| Jul 8, 2009 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS CONTINENTAL SPORTIVA TIRES, SIZE 275-60-R... |
| Nov 15, 2008 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS NEXEN HT SUV OWL TIRES (NA), SIZE 235/70R... |
| Jul 23, 2008 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS TECH INTERNATIONAL, MODEL TR413 VALVE STE... |
| Jan 10, 2008 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR WRANGLER RT/S, SIZE P265/70/R16 ... |
| Aug 31, 2007 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS FIRESTONE DESTINATION, SIZE LEP23570R16 X... |
| Aug 23, 2007 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR TRACKER II (NA), SIZE P235/70R16... |
| Aug 16, 2007 | TIRES | TIRE STEM FAILURE ON 3 OF 4 STAMPEDE RADIAL SUV TIRES. I GOT 2 FLAT TIRES IN THE SPAN OF 5 DAYS AND... |
| Feb 1, 2007 | TIRES | I BOUGHT A USED 2002 FORD EXPLORER FROM EVERGREEN FORD IN ISSAQUAH WASHINGTON. THE SALESMEN TOLD ME ... |
| Jul 10, 2006 | TIRES | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BRACKET THAT HOLDS UP THE SPARE TIRE FRACTURED AN... |
| May 10, 2006 | TIRES | TL* THE CONTACT OWNED A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING AT 35 MPH IN THE R... |
| Mar 15, 2006 | TIRES | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2002 FORD EXPLORER. HE NOTICED DEEP WORN AREAS ON THE TIRE. THE DEALER HAS N... |
| Mar 29, 2005 | TIRES | PROBLEMS WITH DEFECTIVE MICHELIN TIRES ON THE 2002 FORD EXPLORER.***NO ANSWER REQUIRED***. *MR ... |
| Mar 21, 2005 | TIRES | AROUND MARCH 2005 ON A SPRING BREAK, TOOK MY 2002 FORD EXPLORER IN ABOUT 15 MILES OUT MY TOWN, ONE ... |
| Aug 16, 2004 | TIRES | WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH,THE SPARE TIRE CABLE BROKE, CAUSING THE SPARE TIRE TO FALL OFF INTO THE STREET ... |