1999 Ford Explorer Tires Problems
- 200
- 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.
Among these 200 stored complaint records:
- 30 indicate a crash
- 26 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 10 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires
Rollover almost occurred from blown tire/excessive play in steering-bad service-no one wants to take responsibility. Vehicle frame is bent and a lot of damage to vehicle-i feel that the vehicle is unsafe to drive. Insurance does not want to cover costs on tires because tire was brand new was replaced by drew ford on 7-2-01 and blew out on 7-6-01. They said something about it being caused by low inflation and the…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 749571
Tires
For the second time in just a couple of weeks i_x0012_ve had another one of my firestone (steeltex radials r4s) tires have a blowout and this time it included a complete tread separation. The tire location was the left rear inner tire... Temp outside was approx. 105 or greater (arizona). My highway speed was around 65mph. With less than 14000 miles on the tires, i should not be having this type of problem.…
ODI 748084
Tires
My firestone tires were replaced by ford with tiger paws. After only a few thousand miles, while on a trip, my right front wheel split. Ford gave me a new wheel, but would not replace the tires because they were on ford's replacement list. I requested new ones. A tire dealer told me all my tires had to many weights on them. The split tire did so along a row of three weights(14 ounces). *ak
ODI 749086
Air Conditioner · Foundation Components · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Switch · Tires · Torque Converter
Consumer has complained to dealer that steering wheel shakes out of control. Steering makes dashboard rumble like front end has hydraulics. Turning vehicle right or left, steering shutters hard. Consumer would have to add a quart of power steering once a week. Dealer found power steering leaking, and replaced rack and pinion and realigned vehicle. On 6-29-01, vehicle was taken back to dealer for still having the…
ODI 894373
Suspension · Tires
When roads were wet vehicle started to fishtail. Consumer had an accident while driving 65-70mph in rain. Vehicle started to fishtail, spun 180' went down an embankment then hit a tree. Consumer could not control vehicle. Vehicle was totalled. On december 15, 2000 consumer had a similar accident, road was wet, hit a patch of slushy snow, vehicle went into tailspin, and rolled over, damage was around $ 4500. *ak…
Crash reported
ODI 885505
Tires
The front tire blew out causing me to lose control, then both rear tires blew. This seems pretty extreme for tires that had very little tread wear to out and not perform as they should. Even with a trailer attached, the explorer rolled over and was uncontrollable. The explorer was equipped with a ford hitch and the trailer towing package. The weight of the trailer was under the weight specified by ford, 4990 lbs.…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 743536
Tires
Original equipment, firestone wilderness at tires, p225/75r16 size dot#: vnhl. Left front tire blewout at highway speeds of 65mph, causing vehicle to swerve off road. Left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to flip four times, resulting in 2 people receiving minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.*ak *slc
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 880160
Tires
Tires began to vibrate suddenly at 65 mph one day. No visual problems, but the balance machine checked ok. Problems persisted. Bought other tires and want payment for the cost.*ak (dot number: wzhl tiresize: 235/75/r1r)
ODI 740439
Air Conditioner · Foundation Components · Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve) · Gasoline · Power Window Devices And Controls · Steering · Tires · Torque Converter
Automatic transmission is slipping in any gear. It doesn't shift gears correctly when accelerating. Transmission only shifts correctly into 1st gear, and double shifts into 2nd and 3rd gears after letting off gas. Transmission shifts sometimes from high to low, causing vehicle to pull. Overdrive light intermittently would go on and off. Was repaired at dealer. On 1-18-2001. Dealer replaced multiple parts in…
ODI 894447
Tires · Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 dot w2hl1py229 experienced blowout, consumer states there was a loud roaring noise and vehicle was very hard to steer, tires were not part of recall and consumer is requesting reimbursement, consumer states there was property damage. *slc
ODI 876661
Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control
Coming to stop , pulling into parking space, and about to apply brakes when vehicle accelerated/ surged foward at a high rate speed, causing vehicle to go over concrete porch ,knocked over 6*6 pole, and hit wall of restaurant. During acceleration consumer slammed on brakes, but vehicle would not stop until 5-6 feet later.*ak firestone wilderness at tires caused trauble to the consumer and had to be replaced by bf…
Crash reported
ODI 874999
Tires
Tire is the in spare position, all other firestones were replaced when i purchased the vehicle. Spare is full of cracks and was never on the road. It is not part of the current recall.( dot number: )
ODI 735898
Tires
I understand that these tires were not made at the decauter plant,howerer, the tires are splitting and seperating at the letters and just above the letters they are cracking. The local dealer was the one that brought this to my attention. I tried to contact the manufactor but the advised me that they could not help me because the tires are not on the recall. My wife drives this truck 100 miles round trip daily to…
ODI 735282
Tires
Consumer replaced firestone wilderness at tires (p235/75r15) dot# w2hl due to safety concerns regarding the tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *slc
ODI 558251
Automatic Transmission · Tires
This 99 ford explorer has had multiple problems, as listed. Contacted manufacturer, they directed me back to the dealer. This is the most unreliable vehicle i have ever owned, and it's only 18 months old. *ak (tiresize: p23575r15)( dot number: tire size: p23575r15 )
ODI 734500
Tires
On monday oct 16, 2000 i was driving home from work on the freeway when the right rear tire blew out. I was in the far left lane traveling approximately 56 mph. When i heard the tire blow i immediately took my foot off the accelerator pedal and allowed the vehicle to coast to about 30 mph. Then i proceeded to use the brakes and change lanes to the right so i could get onto the shoulder and put the spare tire on the…
ODI 734875
Tires
Rear left tire blow out.*ak (dot number: w2h tiresize: 235/75r/15)
ODI 734063
Tires
When i inspected my tires in response to the firestone issue, i found that all four tires plus the spare were cracked at the intersection of the sidewall and the tread...all the way around the tire. Firestone replaced these tires with the same make for no cost under the warranty. So far, no problem with the new tires, which were installed on october 13, 2000. (tiresize: p255/70r16)( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16…
ODI 734809
Tires
Had the original vdhl recalled tires replaced and now the new tires are already starting to vibrate/wobble at speeds greater then 40 mph. I am really concerned about these tires as the old set that i had that were recalled were doing the same thing before i had them replaced. The new ones now with about 1500 miles on then are starting to do the same thing. I had the vehical inspected and no problems such as…
ODI 733027
Tires
I reported having problems with my tires to pulliam ford and firestone dealers. I recieved a cold shoulder and a general lack of concern for my situation or my wellfare. Two days later i nearly killed myself on the way to work when my left right tire exploded and came of the rim for no apparent reason. I had my complaint formally documented my ford motor company's headquaters on 9/12/2000, the blowout occured two…
ODI 731644
Tires
I reported having problems with my tires to pulliam ford and firestone dealers. I recieved a cold shoulder and a general lack of concern for my situation or my wellfare. Two days later i nearly killed myself on the way to work when my left right tire exploded and came of the rim for no apparent reason. I had my complaint formally documented my ford motor company's headquaters on 9/12/2000, the blowout occured two…
ODI 731643
Tires
Was filling vehicle with fuel and noticed rear left tire had cracks where tread & casing meet. Took to mechanic, informed consumer that tires were defective. Had all 4 tires exchanged. Firestone, wilderness at, p235/75r16 dot code wzhl 1py119, had 16,000 miles.*ak
ODI 887614
Tires
Although my tires had not yet failed, i was compelled to replace them with goodyear wrangler rt/s tires. This was done at my own expense. The firestone dealer that i went to for the inspection did not even look closely at them. He simply glanced at one tire and said "those are 16 inch tires and they haven't been recalled. They're fine." they don't look fine to me. There are at least 34 incidents of my size tire on…
ODI 731345
Tires
The tire did not fail but i found a three inch, "j"-shaped perforation which proceeds from the tire tread, across to the tire wall . *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70 r16 )
ODI 730419
Tires
Tire was flat in the morning following five hours of continuous driving the previous day/evening. Possibly due to sidewall puncture; concern that this may be related to firestone tread separation issue. I only replaced this tire (i kept the failed tire for further analysis), but am seriously concerned over the quality of the remaining tires.( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 730226