1999 Ford Explorer Sidewall Problems
- 17
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
What owners report
- rear tire · 6 records
- wilderness tires · 6 records
- firestone wilderness · 5 records
- these tires · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Sidewall · Tires
While driving on the highway at 70 mph my husband noticed our 1999 ford explorer not driving right. He pulled onto a side road to take the scenic route home. He was going 50 mph, with our 3 year old in the car, and the sidewall blew completely off the tire. The entire sidewall separated from the tread and bead. Thank goodness it was the back passenger tire that blew otherwise the outcome would have been different.…
ODI 10260847
Sidewall
On saturday may 31, 2003, my wife and i were on our way to tucson, az from san diego, ca in separate vehicles. We were in arizona on interstate 8 travelling eastbound, 23 miles west of casa grande. The speed limit was 75 and that is what my wife was doing. The air temperatureound 100 degrees. All four michelin ltxams 255 70 r 16 tires were properly inflated. The right rear tire completely blew out. The outside…
ODI 10020921
Sidewall
Firestone wilderness at tire (p235 75 r15) experienced sidewall blowout. *slc
ODI 558121
Sidewall
Original equipment on a ford, explorer 1999. Consumer was hearing a noise coming from tire. Consumer took vehicle to a dealership, where they inspected the tires, and informed consumer that there were cracks in the sidewalls of the tires.*ak
ODI 871450
Sidewall
When inspecting these tires i found small cracks in the sidewall and an obvious split in the vicinity of where the sidewall and tread meet. I have had them inspected at a firestone dealer who, after only looking at the size, said they were fine. He would not provide anything in writing stating my tires were safe or road worthy. I have contacted ford and firestone numerous times with no satisfaction. These tires were…
ODI 733587
Sidewall
Firestone wilderness at tires p255/70r16, dot vncu, have slits on them, consumer could see tire fabric from inside the sidewall, the slits un vertically up the sidewall toward the tread. *slc
ODI 873244
Sidewall
I have a 99 ford explorer with the 235 75r15 wilderness at tires. The dot code is from wilson nc not the decatur plant. However, i have numerous cuts on the sidewall below the tread and above the lettering. If you will review your database, there are at least 46 complaints of tire problems (i.e. Cuts, blowouts, bubbles, etc) from the wilson plant with the 235 75 r15 wilderness at tires. This does not include the…
ODI 734172
Sidewall
All four tires showing signs of tread starting to separate from sidewall.( dot number: vncu 1 px tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 728467
Sidewall
Tires started to split on the sidewall, splits are very hard to see and the tires must be cold in order to see the small crack
ODI 9001569
Sidewall
While driving the left rear tire sidewall blewout p255/70/r16. Nlm
ODI 553888
Sidewall
Pe00 020; consumer checked vehicle a month ago and noticed that there were stress marks and cracking all around sidewalls. Firestone, wilderness #at, p2357515. He has contacted firestone, and the attendant rotated the tires.*ak
ODI 870343
Sidewall
Day after bought had left rear tire replaced--would not stay inflated;right front tire came apart at 17,000 miles--replaced at cost of $97.11; front tire went flat;at 20,000 miles noticed back rear tire with "bumps" on sidewalls--told no problem( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 727299
Sidewall
Sidewall of tire split from wheel bead to tread, but remained inflated - a dangerous situation! *ak( dot number: tire size: 235/75r15 )
ODI 727075
Sidewall
Without warning the sidewall blew out of the right rear tire (firestone wilderness at size p235/75r155l). Nlm
ODI 553810
Sidewall
Pe00-020; original equipment on ford, explorer, 1999, p23575r16, dot w2hl with 23000 miles. Front right tire has developed two pin holes on the outer wall, causing a slow leak. *ak
ODI 872152
Sidewall
The right rear tire (firestone wilderness at) suddenly shredded while driving, it appeared that the sidewall failed because tread was intact. Nlm
ODI 784076
Sidewall
I do have the wilderness at tires designated with the number p235/75r15. However, i have a dot plant code of w2, not vd. In firestone's voluntary recall, they are recalling the wilderness at tires with the vd dot code only. In your customer advisory document, you are giving a warning to a wilderness at tires with a w2 dot, only the size on this one on your document is p235/7016. So it looks like technically, my…
ODI 739362