2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 2about this part
- Share
- 1%of 144 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 99,849miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the tires of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 1% of the 144 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 99,849 miles.
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.
“I was driving on I-65 south bound on I-65 in goodlettesville, tennessee when my left rear tire blew out. The tire had plenty of tread left and apparently the steel belts came apart and blue outward.”
NHTSA complaint #11337884, filed 2020-07, 187,675 miles“All four tires were slightly cupping, and the brakes made a thumping noise when they were depressed. Dealership replaced the pads, lubed the front caliper slide pin, and replaced rotors. Vehicle experiencing problems with tires cupping. The following repairs were performed on the vehicle: engine replaced, brakes, replaced, alignment, battery wiring assembly repaired, dpfe sensor replaced. Consumer asked dealer for a full refund on vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #10049913, filed 2003-12, 12,023 milesTires: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
32 complaintsEngine cooling
23 complaintsElectrical system
21 complaintsBrakes
19 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsBody and structure
16 complaintsFuel system
14 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
9 complaintsExterior lighting
7 complaintsSeats
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsSeat belts
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 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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