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2004 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

Tires complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2004 Ford Explorer has 16 NHTSA tires complaints and 0 tires-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2004 Ford Explorer

Powertrain
440
Structure
373
Visibility
99
Engine
87
Speed Control
56
Airbags
50
Suspension
47
Steering
44
Brakes
40
Wheels
38
Electrical
35
Other
32
Fuel System
24
Tires
16
Latches & Locks
11
Seat Belts
9
Lights
5

16

Complaints

0

Recalls

1

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Tires Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
Apr 21, 2021TIRESMICHELIN CROSSTERRAIN TIRES SUFFERING TREAD SEPARATION. THREE OUT OF FOUR SO FAR. HAD I NOT BEEN PAY...
Jan 13, 2021TIRESWHILE DRIVING HOME FROM WORK LAST WEEK I NOTICED A SLIGHT 'BUMPING' FEEL LIKE AN UNBALANCED TIRE, SO...
Apr 19, 2015TIRESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER EQUIPPED WITH CAPITOL PRECISION TRAC II TIRES, SIZE: 245/6...
Apr 18, 2012TIRESTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC WITH MASTERCRAFT COURSER A/T 2 TIRES (SIZE: LT2...
Aug 13, 2011TIRESTHE FIRST TIRE I HAD PROBLEMS WITH WAS THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE THAT KEPT GOING FLAT, I HAD IT CHECKED T...
Dec 23, 2010TIRESI OWN A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORTTRAC THAT CAME WITH MICHELIN CROSS TERRAIN TIRES. AS I WAS DRIVING H...
May 2, 2009TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS GOODYEAR EAGLE TIRES, SIZE 255/55/ R18. ...
Mar 14, 2009TIRESTIRE SIDEWALL CRACKING ON ALL 4 TIRES OF THE SAME TYPE, MFG., AND LOCATIONS. TREADWEAR 520, TRACTIO...
Aug 8, 2008TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. THE VEHICLE HAS MICHELIN TIRES, SIZE P235/70R/16 (NA). T...
Aug 11, 2007TIRESTL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER WITH BF GOODRICH RUGGED TRAIL T/A (TIRE SIZE 245/65R17). S...
Sep 30, 2006TIRESI BOUGHT A 2004 FORD EXPLORER SPORT TRAC IN BRUNSWICK, GA IN LATE SEPT 2006. AFTER LEAVING THE DEAL...
Jul 29, 2006TIRESWE WERE TRAVELING IN THE HOV LANE HEADED EAST ON I-635 BETWEEN 60-65 MPH. ONE OF THE TIRES ON OUR E...
Jul 25, 2006TIRESDT*: THE CONTACT STATED ALL FOUR MICHELIN TIRES ARE CRACKING. THE DEALERSHIP OF THE VEHICLE INFORME...
Sep 1, 2005TIRESLTR FWD EMAIL FM CONSUMER RE DEFECTIVE MICHELIN CROSS TERRAIN P235/70R-16 TIRES FOR A 2004 FORD EXPL...
Aug 1, 2005TIRESTIRE FAILURE. WE TOOK THE TIRE IN TO GET IT PLUGGED, BUT IT WAS THE INNER LINING, IT SPLIT APART AND...
Jan 23, 2005TIRESTHE TIRE BLEW OUT WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. THE VEHICLE HAD TO BE TOWED. *JB

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