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2016 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

12 owner-reported tires complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2022Nov 2018
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (12)

criticalTIRES
Filed: Sep 2017

All 4 original hankook tires provided on my 2016 ford explorer are shredding and treads are delaminating at 16,000 miles and 14 months of use. There are currently 14 other complaints about this issue under 2016 ford explorer complaints, but those people did not list them under the tires complaint portion of this website!

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NHTSA #: 11022132
mediumTIRES
Filed: Jan 2022

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer equipt with Bridgestone Dueler Alenza Plus tires size P245/60/18 N/A, and DOT: RBVDRIM0916. The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 MPH, a rotational noise was present coming from the front driver side of the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11447077
mediumTIRES
Filed: Nov 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook tires, tire line: ventus s1 noble 2, tire size: 255/50/r20, dot number: 5mnc 1a h 0716. The contact became aware of tread separation on all four tires. The contact stated that the failure was more severe on the two front tires.

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NHTSA #: 11373795
mediumTIRES
Filed: Aug 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equip with hankook ventus s1 noble 2; tire size: 255/50r20-108h and the dot number: 5mnc 1a h0118. The contact stated that while inspecting the tires, it was discovered that the tires had experienced cracking and gudges on the inside and outside of the tires. The failure was present on all four tires.

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NHTSA #: 11351071
mediumTIRES
Filed: May 2020

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer. The contact stated that he had hankook tires when he bought the vehicle new. The tire line, tire size and dot number were unknown.

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NHTSA #: 11324952
mediumTIRES,WHEELS
Filed: Nov 2018

The side wall of my hankook 255/50 r /20 ventus s1 noble 2 tire blew out. I have a 2" hole in the side wall of the tire. I was at a stop sign on a city street, and just started moving when the side wall blew out.

NHTSA #: 11154802
mediumTIRES
Filed: Nov 2018

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50r20. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the tread was separating and shedding on all four tires. The contact stated that the failure was more prevalent on the two front tires.

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NHTSA #: 11149737
mediumTIRES,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Mar 2018

We purchased a new 2016 ford explorer sport 4WD 4dr in 2016. The oe tires on the vehicle were 4 hancook ventus s1 nobel 2 tires, sized 255/50r20. The dot rating is "5mnc 1a h".

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NHTSA #: 11079646
lowTIRES
Filed: Aug 2023

While traveling on I-85N at 70mph, the front passenger tire suddenly came apart from both sidewalls. The tire is a EVOLUXX CAPRICORN 4X4 HP, 255/50R20, 109V, XL. The tire blow-out only caused minor damage to the inner wheel well shroud.

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NHTSA #: 11539133
lowTIRES,WHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

All 4 hanook tires dot # 5mnc 1a h (0216) 255/50/r20 treads have been chipping resulting in unsafe conditions and excessive wear. Tires completely worn out at 23,000 miles. Manufacturer is aware if this resulting from new compounds (materials) used in manufacturing.

NHTSA #: 11120537
lowTIRES
Filed: Sep 2017

While parked we noticed the tires on our 2016 ford explorer are shredding. All 4 tires are shredding, literally falling apart

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NHTSA #: 11021629
lowTIRES
Filed: Aug 2017

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50/r20 (na). While the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware of chunks of tire missing from the tire. The vehicle was taken to a tire facility to be inspected.

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NHTSA #: 11014656

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