1996 Ford Explorer tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 650 complaints for the 1996 Ford Explorer, 36% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 650 36% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 140,000 miles 11 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 105 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 269 and 56
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 0 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 0 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 2 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 0 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 1 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 11 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 140,000 miles, and 9% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 105 crashes, 1 fire, 269 injuries, 56 deaths.
What owners wrote
The accident occured outside of austin texas and resulted in the death of my brother john christopher houston and his fiance, dana willenberg. 3 other passengers were injured. A police report is on file with the georgetown police department and the 3 other passengers, who reside in austin, are willing to provide more information.( DOT number: )
While driving 70 MPH rear right tire tread separated, causing the vehicle to hit a pole and roll once. Vehicle landed upside down on an embankment. Upon impact, airbags did not deploy. Driver sustained minor injuries.
Other problems reported for the 1996 Ford Explorer
- Cruise control 155 complaints
- Brakes 149 complaints
- Suspension 112 complaints
- Transmission 96 complaints
- Engine 84 complaints
- Seat belts 81 complaints
- Body & structure 70 complaints
- Steering 53 complaints