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.
Tires
These tires started, the same type of cracking as did the 15"tires. We went to the ford dealer and to a firestone dealer, the only thing they kept telling us was that the cracking was normal.and that there wasn't anything they could do , because they were not the tires being recalled. I travel @ 200 miles a day, and we also have a, now 10 mo. Old grandchild. We purchased some goodyear tires for the safefty of our…
ODI 737557
Tires
The tires are starting to shred on the driver side of the tire. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 inch )
ODI 730201
Tires
I was driving on the freeway at roughly 70mph,when i heard a noise coming from the drivers side rear tire. As i pulled off to safety, i realized the tire was bubbled around the rim, not noticing any punctures, i put the spare on. I am very upset knowing that there are only 25,000 miles on my leased vehicle & i had to replace tires so soon. I do believe there was a defect in the tire itself. Thankfully my family is…
ODI 731372
Tires
My seventeen year old son, my only child has a 1999 ford explorer. He recently had a blow-out on one of the firestone wilderness at (p255/7016) tires. He was very, very fortunate in that he nor any of his three passengers were injured . They had just exited off a 4-lane 65mph highway and were near ing a residential area. There is no explaination as to why the tire exploded. We contacted the dealer but, they offered…
ODI 729988
Tires · Tread/Belt
Consumer replaced all 5 firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl due to hearing a humming noise while driving, tires only had 18000 miles on them when they were replaced. *slc
ODI 870394
Tires
While driving could hear noise coming from left front tire, and could not be balanced. Firestone wilderness 235/75r16. *ak
ODI 868583
Tires
This is fouth flat tire since purchase. Always involved rear tires,even though tires have been rotated. This size should be recalled( dot number: vncu tire size: p25570r16 )
ODI 729447
Tires
Right rear tire disintegrated while driving approximately 5:30 pm 08/18/2000 on south florida's alligator alley, no injuries or car damage. Changed tire with spare and going to dealer to replace all tires now. Weather conditiions were overcast, speed was approximately 70 mph. Tires filled to 30 psi recommendation by firestone/ford( dot number: )
ODI 728390
Tires
When replacing these original tires due to much rougher than normal ride sears technician diagnosed the problem due to tire unraveling from the inside. Note: on the outside these tires appeared to the naked eye to look perfectly normal and intact from the outside.( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )
ODI 728742
Electrical System · Tires
Consumer received recall 00v072000. Contacted dealer who refused to correct problem .*ak dot# vdhl. Consumer is having difficulty obtaining recall repair for the firestone tires. *slc
ODI 867994
Tires
Rear tires, original equipment, were cracked on the sidewall. Ford & firestone dealers refused to replace or acknowledge that the tires were dangerous. Both offered to replace at a fee.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 730859
Tires
Tires developed a loud roar. Air pressure varied from 32lbs. To 18. Vehicle does not feel as stable as other explorer that i have had with different type of tires. Conway ford says the tires were not made in ill. And do not need to be replaced. I feel that these tires are not safe and am afaid to drive on them.( dot number: e4027477 tire size: p235-75r15 )
ODI 729604
Tires
I inspected the tires after recent recall and noticed a symmetrical pattern of cracks on all four tires where the tread meets the sidewall. I have called ford and firestone multiple times and neither are interested in non recalled tires. I have to replace the tires after 23 000 miles (they have plenty of tread depth), as an inspection by a firestone dealer declared they are damaged and are unsafe. I would like to…
ODI 729761
Tires
Left front firestone atx tire blew out (1 foot hole) causing loss of control resulting in accident and injury to consumer. *mjs
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 554542
Tires
We experienced a blowout on the highway at normal speeds in our explorer. Both firestone and ford have refused to discuss with us only saying that the 16 inch tires are safe. Ford referred me to firestone; firestone referred me to ford. This blowout clearly shows that the tire was of substandard quality. We do routine maintenance on our vehicles and keep them serviced at all times, including the tires. This was not…
ODI 728236
Tires
While inspecting my vehicle to see if the tires were the ones being recalled (i.e looking to see if they had the vd code and were made in decataur), i noticed that my tires have cuts located equidistantly from the center. They range in size fro 1/4" to 1" long and are located on 3 of the 4 tires. I've sent pictures to your webmaster, however, he said to file a complaint using this form. While do not know if these…
ODI 729476
Tires
Tire blew out at 70 mph. Husband was driving thank god, i would have rolled the truck. I hurt my back while bracing myself, my children were also in the vehicle. The dealer told us to call firestone, firestone insisted nothing was wrong with our tires. He said he could not tell why the tire blew out. He also said nothing was going to be done about it.( dot number: tire size: 15r )
1 injury
ODI 727291
Tires
Consumer replaced firestone wilderness tires (oot-005 recall) with michelin tires, consumer is requesting reimbursement. *mjs
ODI 553671
Latch · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
After seeing information about recalls, inspected the tires and found out that left rear tire had three cuts on it. Consumer was concerned. Firestone, wilderness, p235/75 r15, dot vd. *ak cruise control malfunctioned. Hood latch was loose. Windshield wiper malfunctioned. *yh
ODI 870023
Tires · Unknown Or Other
Tiresize: 16 inch, no dot number. Insufficient information. *ak
ODI 736466
Tires
I had noticed vibration at highyway speeds above 55 mph, kept my speed below 70 mph, and scheduled an appointment with the firestone dealer on s. Holly in littleton. I bought the ford's extended care plan, and ford rotates the tires every 6,000 miles does not check the tires' balance. Firestone dealer found (1) tire could not be balanced within manufactures' specifications and observed visible 8th-inch wooble on…
ODI 727662
Tires
I had a flat tire driving at 45 mph - aired tire up to find hole and the tire was split in the middle and bubbled around the edge of about 1/2 of the tire. I think firestone should do something about this. I'm nervous to drive the car now. I don't want my family harmed in any way. No amount of money would replace one of them.( dot number: tire size: 15 )
ODI 727134
Tires
I barely escaped crashing my car as i lost control due to the tire going flat at a high rate of speed. I went to nearest tire dealer and replaced all tires at a cost of $400. I called the dealership where i purchased the car and they told me to call firestone. I did and they told me to call back later. I am hoping they will help reimburse me for the costs of the new tires. Please advice me if there is anything else…
ODI 727287
Tires
We believe these tires contain the same defect as the wilderness at 15 inch tires. Our tire blew out on august 5, 2000 and we were subsequently told that the tire could not be fixed due to sidewall damage. We have contacted ford and firestone including pictures of the damaged area,. We tried to attach the email that we have sent to both ford and firestone but were unable to.( dot number: vdcu 1px tire size:…
ODI 728998
Tires
The tire blewout while traveling on a normal road. The tire looked like it was in excellent condition. This was untimely and unusual. *ak
ODI 730438