On 12/27/2008 went across rr tracks at 25 MPH had a frt tire blowout. Upon further inspection discovered tire splitting apart on the inside wall of all four tires near the rim. Out of site of a visual inspection unless tire is off. 23,000 miles on 07 Ford spt track. Way too soon to have to replace all four tires. Also believe this is a tire defect and could have been much more serious if I had…
2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac tires problems
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Failure mileage
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$150
When does it fail?
Of the 9 tires complaints filed for the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA tires complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 17 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
Valve stem failure. Rapid deflation of tire. 2nd failure on this vehicle. 1st failure was 09/23/2008 on a different tire - vehicle not moving at the time. Driving along at highway speed 50-60 MPH, 30 degrees, 8:00 am est. Low pressure warning indicator come on. Within a few minutes I feel truck handling change. I pull over into parking lot. I touch valve stem and here air escape. Within 2…
2 OEM valve stems have failed due to material defect. Both failed stems cracked at the on the stem enters the tire rim. These failures occurred on my 2007 Ford explorer sport trac. All equipment is as delivered new from the factory. *tr
Had tires trouble with your 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
File a complaint with NHTSA → It's free, official, and how every report above got here — owner filings are the federal safety record this page is built on.
Common questions
How serious is the tires problem on the 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 9 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $150 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the tires typically fail?
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most tires failures cluster between 23,138 and 41,000 miles, with the median around 25,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 23,138; a quarter make it past 41,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $150 for tires repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to tires?
No active recalls currently cover tires issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2007/Ford/Explorer Sport Trac.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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