2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Tires Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 5%of 78 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 16,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the tires of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, 5% of the 78 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 16,000 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.
“1) improper alignment specifications 2) destruction of all 4 goodyear tires 3) Ford denied to replace tires although there is a technical service bulletin (05-11-11) pertaining to this issue.”
NHTSA complaint #10207857, filed 2007-11, 16,000 miles“While driving 50 MPH driver hear a loud knocking noise coming from the rear. Suddenly, the vehicle vibrated uncontrollably. Driver pulled over, and noticed that the rear left tire blew out. Driver will contact the dealer in the near future.”
NHTSA complaint #10115437, filed 2005-03“Goodyear wrangler rt/s tires have 1 to 3 inch splits approx. 1 inch from the rim, I have this on all 4 tires. They are on a Ford Explorer Sport Trac 2003.”
NHTSA complaint #10160698, filed 2006-06Related service bulletins
- 10016814Oct 11, 2005Irregular tire wear.
Tires: other model years
Other parts of the 2003 Ford Explorer Sport Trac
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsBody and structure
10 complaintsEngine cooling
9 complaintsBrakes
8 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
8 complaintsSuspension
7 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsAir bags
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsEngine
3 complaintsEquipment
2 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2003 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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