2002 Ford Expedition Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 26about this part
- Share
- 8%of 340 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 38,400miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 26 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford Expedition, 8% of the 340 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 38,400 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“In march 2008, I purchased 4 advanta SUV tires p265/70r17 for my vehicle, about 3 months later one tire had an air bubble on the side and I had to replace it. I don't travel that much just to and from work. This august 2009, I let my mom use my truck and the two rear tires went, one blew out while the other rear one began to shred. On saturday october 10 while traveling on the highway the front passenger tire blew out. I noticed there is a recall for p265/70r16 and I need to know who I need to contact regarding the tires that have. …”
NHTSA complaint #10287078, filed 2009-10, 116,332 miles“There was no accident, but substantial damage to my SUV caused by the tire tread separation at 65 MPH. This problem is similar to the class action lawsuit settled last year by Ford regarding tire tred separation on their SUV line. My Expedition had a tred separation on the left front tire at 65 MPH, which caused damage to the bumper, wheel well, and running board. The tire was still perfectly inflated, but the entire tread, which is still hardly worn, completely separated from the tire, causing this damage. …”
NHTSA complaint #10118063, filed 2005-04, 52,000 miles“During our thanksgiving holiday, I was traveling at highway speeds with my family on my way from phoenix, az to las cruces, nm when the right rear general grabber aw p275/60r17 factory installed tire of my 2002 Ford Expedition experienced tread separation. There was no police report nor were there any injuries. The tire did not deflate, but it did an estimated $2,241.47 in damage to my Expedition when the tread separated. Please note that the tires were inflated as recommended as indicated on the door sticker. …”
NHTSA complaint #10104493, filed 2004-12, 29,216 miles“My wife had a tire blowout on our 2002 Ford Expedition . Tires mounted on the vehicle were the general aw grabbers 17inch. We were informed last year a couple of months after vehicle was purchased that these tires had been recalled. We contacted dealership and took our vechicle in to another local dealership, and they said no they had not been recalled even after we insisted they at least look at the tires. My wife and infant child were in the vechicle which caused extensive damage to the car but thankfully only minor bumps and bruises to my family. …”
NHTSA complaint #10030306, filed 2003-07, 21,000 miles“While driving 70 MPH the front driver side tire tread separated without warning. As a result the vehicles bumper was damaged. The consumer stateed this is the third occurrence. Please provide additional information.”
NHTSA complaint #10092443, filed 2004-09, 49,000 milesTires: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2017 | 1 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1 | 1% |
| 2013 | 1 | 1% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 3% |
| 2008 | 4 | 3% |
| 2007 | 29 | 13% |
| 2006 | 6 | 2% |
| 2005 | 8 | 3% |
| 2004 | 26 | 9% |
| 2003 | 57 | 9% |
| 2002 | 26 | 8% |
| 2001 | 59 | 10% |
| 2000 | 172 | 19% |
| 1999 | 184 | 19% |
| 1998 | 38 | 5% |
| 1997 | 36 | 4% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Expedition
95 complaintsVehicle speed control
58 complaintsElectrical system
46 complaintsEngine
27 complaintsBrakes
22 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsSeat belts
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
18 complaintsAir bags
16 complaintsBody and structure
14 complaintsSuspension
14 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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