1998 Ford Explorer tires problems
Owners reported tires problems in 750 complaints for the 1998 Ford Explorer, 32% of the complaints on file. It is the most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 750 32% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 86,000 miles 14 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 81 and 1
- Injuries and deaths
- 139 and 12
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When tires problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 1 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 4 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 0 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 4 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 2 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 1 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 1 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 14 tires complaints that report mileage, the median is about 86,000 miles, and 43% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 81 crashes, 1 fire, 139 injuries, 12 deaths.
What owners wrote
Detread caused loss of control, vehicle rolled 2-1/2 times. Severe roof crush. Tire remained inflated after crash.( DOT number: vdhl1py118 tire size: p235/75r15 )
Spare tire that is secured to underside of vehicle separated from vehicle while driving on the road due to snapped cable.
Other problems reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer
- Cruise control 287 complaints
- Engine 200 complaints
- Electrical system 120 complaints
- Wipers, windshield & visibility 117 complaints
- Suspension 116 complaints
- Brakes 102 complaints
- Steering 74 complaints
- Seats 71 complaints