4.8

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
21,800 miles

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problem #5

Apr 302021

Explorer

  • 16,000 miles
The vehicle and its wheels with only 16,000 miles has deep cracks and cuts on the sides of the tread, threatening future breakage or explosion. As forementioned the vehicle undergoes regular maintenance as well tire rotation. There is no reason for the wheels to be this damaged with so little use. Tires: Hankook tipe: Ventus S1 noble size: 255 150/20 105H dot 5mnc 1A H (1817) quantity : 5

- Sunrise, FL, USA

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problem #4

Apr 012019

Explorer

  • 21,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer equipped with hankook ventus S1 tires, size: 255V/50R/20-105H. Upon inspection, it was discovered that pieces of the rubber tread had separated from the tire on both the front driver and passenger sides. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not notified. Veterans Ford (7201 linebaugh ave, tampa, fl) was informed of the failure. The dot number and VIN were unknown. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 21,000.

- Lutz, FL, USA

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problem #3

Mar 262018

Explorer

  • 20,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer equipped with hankook ventus S1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50R20. The contact stated that all four tires were rotated and it was observed that the tread on the driver's side tire was missing chunks of rubber. The contact had an unknown Ford dealer contact the tire manufacturer on his behalf. The manufacturer informed the dealer that the vehicle had 40,000 miles, which exceeded the warranty coverage. The tires were included in NHTSA campaign number: 15T024000 (tires). The tire manufacturer had not responded back to the contact directly. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 20,000.

- West Bloomfield, MI, USA

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problem #2

Nov 302018

Explorer 6-cyl

  • 28,000 miles
TL the contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer equipped with hankook ventus S1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50R20. The contact noticed that the tire tread was separated on three tires. The vehicle was taken to crossroads Ford of kernersville, Inc (1330 nc-66, kernersville, nc 27284, 877-331-8058) where it was diagnosed that the tires had fractured. The tires were replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate tire and vehicle failure mileage was 28,000. The dot number is 5mnc1ah2416 for the three tires.

- Colfax, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 012018

Explorer

  • 24,000 miles
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer equipped with hankook ventus S1 noble 2 tires, size: 255/50R20. The contact stated that all four tires experienced peeling and tread chipping. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (autonation Ford, 1400 interstate 20, arlington tx), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The manufacturer was notified and did not assist. The tire and vehicle failure mileage was 24,000. The VIN was not available.

- Mansfield, TX, USA

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