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
Wilderness at's cracking - i live in in michigan!! : hi, i'm trying to get replacement tires, mine are cracking. On 8-19 i went to tommy's firestone in novi, mi per the firestone 800 number. They had tires, but would not replace, said i would have to pay $500-$600. Manager "tom" showed me how 2 on my tires are cracking all the way around. 8-20 i went to cm super tire (firestone) in livonia, mi and was told "we don't…
ODI 729480
Tires
Noticed cracks along rim of tire where tread appears to be beginning to come appart. Have shown tire to a firestone store and ford dealer and both agree that it doesn't look right. Had dealer put on spare tire. We noticed this after hearing about problems with these tires on the news. I believe we noticed this earlier but didn't realize it could be a serious problem. The nearest firestone company store is over 60…
ODI 727293
Tires
Tire came apart when suv went on to black top in 105deg. Temps. From a gravel road. No sign of problem on tire until we drove onto asphalt. At that time we came from a full stop and by the time we accelerated to 30mpg the tire had failed and the tread separated from the core. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70r16 )
ODI 727890
Tires
Monday, july 31, 2000, i was driving home from the grocery store and my driver side rear tire blew out, the front passenger side tire i was having air capacity problems with for [redacted] side assistance came and changed my tire and put my original spare on the driver's side. I went to firestone and they replaced the tire with a new firestone wilderness at on the driver's side rear and patched the front passenger…
ODI 727350
Tires
Supplied tools very poor for changing tire, tire blew in heavy traffic at low speed and was not repairable( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 727345
Tires
We had come to a complete stop in traffic when we heard what sounded like a "gunshot". The right rear tire quickly went flat and i assumed from the sound that we had experienced a "blowout". The tire was able to be repaired (patched). I realize that the recently announced recall of firestone tires is currently limited to 15" tires, however, this is the 3rd flat tire we have had in less than a year (2 were punctures…
ODI 727949
Tires
Firestone wilderness at tires experienced blowout, consumer wants reimbursement. *slc
ODI 555608
Tires
Vehicle experienced a blowout of the wilderness at tires while driving on freeway causing the vehicles back end to sway, the blowout ruined the rim and the cap that covers the lug nuts came off. Nlm
ODI 554373
Tires
The tires have multiple stress cracks around the tread area on all four tires. I have been to 2 firestone dealers as well as the car dealer and they would not even check them. I was told they were not involved in the recall. I understand that this is the wrong tire number, but my tires look unsafe. This tire has been recalled in other countries and other complaints have been filed regarding this tire. I have…
ODI 730117
Tires
NO SUMMARY( DOT NUMBER: TIRE SIZE: P235 )
ODI 727294
Tires
No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/7or16 )
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 728053
Tires
While going through a state inspection, inspector told consumer that tires on vehicle were too small, and they were ruining the alignment of vehicle. *ak
ODI 869982
Tires
Contacted and ford and firestone and was told since my tires are not part of the recalled tires, there was nothing they could do. At my last maintenance check, my tires were rotated so that the bad tire (as proven by a computer print-out) is now on the rear passenger side. (dot number: w2hlipy398 tiresize: p235/75r15)
ODI 733080
Tires
We were traveling north on 75 in richardson, tx when the tire came apart. The wheel is all banged up. We're lucky that we didn't get killed or kill anybody while trying to exit the freeway. We don't feel safe driving the car now. It's very upsetting to pay $450.00/month for a car that you're afraid to drive. *ak( dot number: tire size: 15 )
ODI 726052
Tires
Tire center said could not fix as they said the tire did not have a hole but went "bad". Tire looked normal on outside so i originally though i had a flat. Had tire replaced with same brand, size, and model. About same time towed a small jet ski trailer around town for a couple of days. First time the truck towed anything. Took tire to dealer first but dealer said they don't fix flats and did not look at the tire.…
ODI 727296
Tires
Driving at night. Slowed down to exit interstate, approx. 55 mph, when right rear tire blew out. Was able to get control of vehicle to prevent accident. When we looked at tire, tire tread was seperated from the side wall, as described in media accounts. Took tire to dealer to have it replaced. Was replaced with same brand of tire. Since news of problems with tires became public, we have replaced all the tires on the…
ODI 728354
Tires
Tire blow out. Tire completely fell apart from the side walls -*ak( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 )
2 injuries
ODI 727104
Tires
I thought i should give you my information to add to the recent investigation into firestone tires. My firestone wilderness tire malfunctioned, cauding my ford explorer sport ot spin out of control, hit the curn on the opposite side of the street, and flip over. The car has been totalled by my insurance company. *ak( dot number: tire size: at )
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 726692
Tires
Pe00020; original tires on a ford, explorer, 1999, p235/75r15, dot w2hl1plo19. Driver's rear tire blewout. Consumer took it to firestone, and they gave consumer another tire. Consumer would like free tires, just like everyone else.*ak
ODI 870516
Tires
My wife had tire separation about 4-5 months after we purchased the vehicle. Even though this tire is not currently under recall, i have been to firestone and ford now and received the runaround. I want to make certain these tires are safe. Also, i think we experienced the same problems others have had. It makes no sense why the tired separated. Firestone in pacific beach, ca will have the record of the…
ODI 732510
Tires
The tire failed when driving on the freeway. No previous damage on the tire.( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 728581
Tires
I know this size is not subject to the current recall. But i wanted to let you know that i had a similar blow out with the larger tire. I still have the tire.*ak( dot number: tire size: 16 inch )
ODI 727986
Tires
While driving the rear left firestone wilderness tire (p225/70r16) separated and blewout. Nlm
ODI 554214
Tires
On june 17, 1999 my wife, infant daughter and i were returning from vacation in our 1999 ford explorer entering atlanta, ga traveling west on i-20 merging into the i-85 / i-75 connector when the right rear tire blew out. The vehicle was extremely difficult to handle. Due to heavy traffic conditions and loss of control i had to bring the vehicle to a halt on the inside hov lane. I did not hit any debris on the road…
ODI 726668
Tires
I was in a car accident on june 16, 2000, with a passanger. We swerved to miss a deer on a gravel road and lost control of the explorer. I was unaware of any problems with the explorer at the time, and now since the tire recall, i beleive the tires may have blown when i "fishtailed". There was a similar accident to mine in minneapolis, 100 mies south of me, over the july 4th weeekend. I would like any information i…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 727341