2007 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

“Tire valve stems failed eventually on all 5 tires. Gradually on each tire over time and sometimes at highway speeds. 1 tire was ruined and had to be replaced with half it's tread life left. I did replaced all valve stems at my expense. Total $140.00 1 new tire 5 stems. I feel Ford should have notified me of the defect for the safety of my family and me. I was not notified by Ford of the stem valve failure. I purchased the vehicle at a Ford dealer used in 2009.”

“The valve stems on my tires are causing constant low tire pressure, to the point that one of my tires now has a hole in the side wall. The dealership will not help, and I have under 12k miles on it. I've been there 4 times for this problem and it has not been resolved!”

“Driving 40 MPH when low pressure warning came on. Check tire in one the pressure was 25 PSI. This has happen over 7 times on the tires . It has cost me oer $250 to fix all tires. Nobody seems to know why. I bought the fortera triplethread tire seeming there were the best. Now I have 30000 miles on tires and the tire place saus I have about a year on them . To this day I am still having low pressure warnings come up monthly. The tire place where I went said to put extra air in tires an keep doing that till I get new tires.don't know what to do? ..... …”

“2007 Ford Explorer with original factory tires. Approximately may or early june 2008 my vehicle low tire pressure light came on. I discovered a cracked valve stem causing leak. Dealer repaired and attempted to file road hazard claim. No paperwork, exact date or mileage available. Approximately aug 08, 2008 low pressure indicator again came on. Discovered another cracked stem leaking air on a different tire. Vehicle mileage was approximately 34,700. Repaired at dealer on aug 09 2008 for a fee. Invoice available. …”

“While driving tire went suddenly flat and tire shredded (2nd time one of my Ford explorers went flat or low pressure). Took tire to a dealer was not notified of any recalls or known valve stem problems. Wanted to charge too much for replacement ,so took tire to 3rd party vendor and had it replaced for $204.50. They also did not inform me any stem issues at the 3rd party...............to date 12/03/08 had another low pressure signal went straight to the closest tire shop. It was there they informed me of a known Ford valve problem cracking. …”