Problems with 2005 Ford Explorer TIRES

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer with michelin t235- 70t16 16' latitude tour tires . the contact stated while driving, the driver's side rear tire blew. the contact lost control and crashed the vehicle due to the tire wall blow out. the contact was injured and required medical attention. the failure mileage was 81,000.

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. the contact stated that the panel under the rear window split around the outside of the window, which extended to the ford emblem. the damage became progressively worse over time and the contact was concerned that the window could explode when she drove through a car wash. the contact also stated that heat could be a factor in the failure. in addition, the rear latch failed to engage when she attempted to close the rear window. the dealer was contacted and advised that she would be responsible for the repair costs since there were no recalls for the failure. also, the tire sensor gauge remained illuminated at all times. the tire mechanic stated that the failure was a common problem that could have been caused by the spare tire. the contact stated that she had to check the air pressure of the tires on a continual basis. the vin was not available. the failure mileage was 72,000.

Consumer writes to request an investigation concerning the business practices of a local auto repair center. *tgw the consumer did not think, the repair facility was actually performing the services on his vehicle. the consumer stated the vehicle failed inspection, due to low tire tread. he stated he was just in the repair facility one month prior, and no mentioned to him, there was a problem with the tires. also, the alternator was replaced. however, it was determined the new alternator was defective. *jb

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer, equipped with goodrich touring t/a tires. the tire size was p235/75/r16 and the dot number was ap70l2113710. the contact stated that there was extreme and consistent tread wear on the tires. during inclement weather, the vehicle would hydroplane on the highway. the dealer and manufacturer were notified, but stated that there was nothing that they were able to do to assist. the vehicle was not repaired. the failure mileage was 58,575 and the current mileage was 68,874. the vin was unavailable. updated 05/21/12 *bf updated 06/01/12

Have owned 2005 ford explorer since new. after 35,000 miles the gas gauge started to bottom out on empty followed by a service engine soon light staying on. the gauge will start working again off and on but it's not reliable. tried running a fuel cleaner through it a couple of times and did nothing for it. also the tire pressure monitor says it's reading a bad sensor in one of the wheels. this vehicle is well taken care of and babied by my wife. there seems to be alot of consumers having the exact same troubles with the same vehicles. why is ford not held liable for these defects? this was not a budget low cost car. we paid over $36,000.00 for this suv. please help us in any way you can. *tr

My 2005 ford explorer came with metal valve caps on the tires, when i brought it in for service with a low pressure signal on, the dealer told me that the valve caps were frozen onto the stems, and if he tried to take off the caps, they would snap the sensors in the tires, and it would cost approximately $600. to replace all four sensors. i responded that it would cost $600. to put air in the tires because of a design defect? the response was yes. my point, if you did not have the money to correct a mfr's design error, you are riding on under-inflated tires, creating a potentially hazardous situation. *tr

Bulge in sidewall of tire. *tr

I was removing caps on valve stems to check tire pressure when the valve stem broke off in the cap. it immediately deflated the tire completely! i was lucky that i was not driving. the tire was completely flat and coming off the rim. i had the spare tire put on. when i went to the ford dealer said that they had alot of vehicles in that the valve stems had broken off. very dangerous. i am now afraid that the valve stems on the other tires could do the same thing. because they also have tire sensors in valve stems it is very costly to replace and only a ford dealer can get the part and recalibrate the computer for the sensors. *tr

Tl*the contact owns a 2005 ford explorer. the vehicle has michelin cross touring (na), size lt235/70/r16 tires. while driving approximately 70 mph, the passenger side front tire blew out without warning. the contact pulled off the road and noticed that the only thing holding the tire to the vehicle was the tire mount. prior to operating the vehicle, the tire pressure was normal. the dealer stated that the tire tread began to separate and the tread was 4 and 5/30 seconds. the contact has pictures. the current and failure mileages were 29,100. updated 02/12/08. *lj the tire blow caused damaged to the vehicle.

Tires have small cracks along tread lugs and sidewall tread lugs. i am afraid they will blow out at anytime. *tr