2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 11about this part
- Share
- 7%of 167 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 30,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 11 complaints about the tires of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 7% of the 167 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 30,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved and 1 a fire, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When the firestone wilderness at tires were recalled and Ford sponsored their voluntary recall program, we tried to have our tires replaced. At the time, there was a tremendous backlog and we were told to wait; that the problem wouldn't affect us until the tires were 3 or more years old. After waiting for 2 years, we tried again to get the tires replaced, but were informed that Ford would not help us in any way whatsoever--we had missed their deadline (which was never mentioned in the original materials and which is not mentioned in any web-site or NHTSA announcement we could find). …”
NHTSA complaint #10018798, filed 2003-05, 30,000 miles“After 15,000 miles and more than 50% tread remaining, there is zero wet traction on these tires. It seems that the traction grade on this tire is either wrong, or there needs to be a change in the system to evaluate and publish how the tires will grade after some wear and not brand new.”
NHTSA complaint #10041473, filed 2003-10, 14,000 miles“Dt: splitting of the sidewall about an inch up from the bead. Tires have not had a blow out. Caller was looking at vehicle and found that all 4 tires had this problem. Dealer and manufacturer have not been contacted yet.”
NHTSA complaint #10130778, filed 2005-08, 39,400 miles“I am having a tire cupping problem with my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. I have had the tires aligned and rotated and the problem still exists. The dealer wants me to spend approximatey $500 for a new set of tires. I am curious if other Ford sport trac owners have notified you of a similar problem. Is there anything you can do to help me with this situation? Thank you for your time.”
NHTSA complaint #10005187, filed 2003-02“I have the good year wrangler tires, and I just want to state these are by far the worst tires that I have ever driven on. I felt like I'm on ice when the road is a damped. I have not been in a wreck because of them but I almost did. I own a Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and for SUV they need better tires.”
NHTSA complaint #10041475, filed 2003-10Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
36 complaintsBody and structure
27 complaintsVehicle speed control
26 complaintsEngine cooling
16 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsAir bags
11 complaintsSeats
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsFuel system
6 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsSteering
6 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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