1994 Ford Explorer tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 385 complaints for the 1994 Ford Explorer, 25% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 385 25% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 94,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 45 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 86 and 19
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 2 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 1 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 2 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 94,000 miles, and 27% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 45 crashes, 1 fire, 86 injuries, 19 deaths.
What owners wrote
As a result of a complete tire tread separation from the left rear tire, driver lost control, resulting in a rollover of the vehicle resulting in injuries, and death of two individuals.
Dt*: the contact stated recall letter # 01x001000 for the tires: tread/belt was received from bridgestone/firestone for the tires on the 1994 ford explorer. The paperwork was returned to the manufacturer for the refund, but the refund was denied.
Other problems reported for the 1994 Ford Explorer
- Brakes 310 complaints
- Body & structure 161 complaints
- Electrical system 86 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 75 complaints
- Suspension 73 complaints
- Cruise control 56 complaints
- Transmission 56 complaints