Ford Expedition Tires Problems
Owners have filed 656 complaints with NHTSA about tires problems on the Ford Expedition across 21 model years. The 1999 model year has the most (184). The words owners use most often: “tire size” (19% of reports).
- 656tires complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 37mention a crash
- 27mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 75%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Tire size: mentioned in 123 of 656 complaints (19%)
- Tread separation: mentioned in 98 of 656 complaints (15%)
- Firestone wilderness: mentioned in 67 of 656 complaints (10%)
- P255 70R16: mentioned in 58 of 656 complaints (9%)
At what mileage do tires problems happen?
Based on 200 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 656 complaints, 37 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 27 an injury.
Ford Expedition tires complaints by model year
| Model year | Tires complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Expedition | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 2 | 2% | 4,233 |
| 2017 Expedition | 1 | 0% | — |
| 2014 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 162,749 |
| 2013 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 2012 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 9,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 2 | 3% | 85,512 |
| 2008 Expedition | 4 | 3% | 46,500 |
| 2007 Expedition | 29 | 13% | 21,000 |
| 2006 Expedition | 6 | 2% | 51,950 |
| 2005 Expedition | 8 | 3% | 64,000 |
| 2004 Expedition | 26 | 9% | 38,650 |
| 2003 Expedition | 57 | 9% | 34,500 |
| 2002 Expedition | 26 | 8% | 38,400 |
| 2001 Expedition | 59 | 10% | 38,949 |
| 2000 Expedition | 172 | 19% | 52,000 |
| 1999 Expedition | 184 | 19% | 77,950 |
| 1998 Expedition | 38 | 5% | 87,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 36 | 4% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Expedition | 1 | 33% | — |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Tires:pressure monitoring and regulating systems
Model years: 2008
Problem: Ford is recalling 158 my 2008 expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles equipped with a tire pressure monitoring system (tpms) and the limo builders package for failing to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 138, z"tire pressure monitoring systems." the tire pressure was increased from 35 psi to 40 psi without a commensurate update to the tpms calibrations.
Risk: The tpms indicator light will not illuminate when a tire pressure is is 25% below the 40 psi value stated on the tire placard label occurs.
Fix: Dealers will reconfigure the tpms thresholds to the appropriate pressures. The recall began on april 23, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Tires:tread/belt
Model years: 2006
Problem: On certain sport utility vehicles, the front and rear tires on the driver's side of affected vehicles may have been damaged at the center tread during production.
Risk: Over time, the damage may be sufficient to allow belt corrosion ultimately leading to a tread separation, which could result in a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect all four tires (to ensure inspection of the left hand side tires that may have been rotated to the other side of the vehicle) for tire tread damage and, if necessary, replace the damaged tire. The recall began on july 13, 2005. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Expedition equipped with Cooper Tires, Tire Line: Discoverer AT, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: UTV11R9 4221. The contact purchased four new tires. The contact called Walmart for assistance. The contact became aware that there were large blisters on the sidewalls of…
See attached document for complaint.
The contact owns a 2004 Ford Expedition. The contact stated that the turn signals, the hazard lights, and the cigarette lighter had become inoperable. The TPMS warning light was illuminated. The dealer and the manufacturer were not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired…
The contact owns a 2022 Ford Expedition equipped with Hankook, Tire Line: Dynapro, Tire Size: 275/55/R20, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact became aware that the tire pressure was low. Additionally, the check engine warning light was illuminated…
285/45/22 None of the tires will balance leading to terrible vibrations at highway speeds. Dealer tried several times to balance and also road force balance them. Vibrations can be dangerous at highway speeds.
Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Expeditions have tires problems?
No. NHTSA has 656 owner complaints about tires for the Ford Expedition. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Expedition tires?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list tires. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about tires problems on the Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “tire size”, in 123 of 656 complaints, followed by “tread separation” (98).
Other Ford Expedition problems
- Power Train problems (1,571)
- Electrical System problems (1,384)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (1,163)
- Engine problems (860)
- Vehicle Speed Control problems (834)
- Suspension problems (542)
- Visibility problems (534)
- Structure problems (452)
See all Ford Expedition problems.