2001 Ford Explorer Tire Size & Pressure

The 2001 Ford Explorer tire size depends on trim: the 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD takes P225/70R15 100S; the 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD takes P225/70R15 100S; the 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD takes P235/75R15 105S; the 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD takes P235/75R15 105S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD: P225/70R15 100S
  • 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD: P225/70R15 100S
  • 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD: P235/75R15 105S
  • 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD: P235/75R15 105S
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4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/70R15 100SDoor Placard
AllP235/75R15 105SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP225/70R15 100SDoor Placard
AllP235/75R15 105SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15 105SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/75R15 105SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard
AllP255/70R16 109SDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2001 Ford Explorer take?

It depends on the trim: 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WD uses P225/70R15 100S; 4D Utility, 4.0 E, RWD uses P225/70R15 100S; 4D Utility, 5.0 P, AWD uses P235/75R15 105S; 4D Utility, 5.0 P, RWD uses P235/75R15 105S.

What is the tire pressure for a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2001 Ford Explorer?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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