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 |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 100–150k mi | 4 |
| 150–400k mi | 3 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
Having same problem with wilderness ht as previous vehicle with wilderness at. Noise & vibration. *ak( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235/75r15 )
Crash reported · 3 injuries
ODI 731270
Tires
My left rear tire shredded on the highway, it appears that it was similar to the incidents reported in the newspapers( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 727189
Tires
I just heard on the radio of a potential problem. About six weeks ago i had a blowout on the freeway which resulted in a damaged rim and a replacement of a tire. At the time i asked repairman if it could be a defect and he wasn't sure. I asked how long the tires should last, he said 60k miles. I only have 40k miles, with still an okay tread. At the time i figured it was just an anomaly. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 726650
Tires
The suv was totaled out, and my husband was injured!( dot number: vd tire size: 235/75/r15 )
Crash reported
ODI 729512
Tires
Defective tire still under manufacturers warranty blewout and caused damages. *ak( dot number: tire size: 235-75-15 )
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 726177
Tires
Tire blew when turning to parallel park - replaced with same. Since about 10,000 miles, the other 3 oe tires on vehicle have shown "peeling" rubber on the sidewalls to where the white inner belts are showing through in small areas. I had thought this was normal wear and tear in the south (i recently moved here from michigan) until i started hearing and reading in the last few days about the inherent problems with…
ODI 726656
Steering · Tires
While driving on highway, steering became wobbly & i pulled over. The tire collapsed just as i reached side of highway. Wife and infant were passengers. Called aaa & assisted by passing patrol car. Brought the tire to firestone dealer in natick, ma who *refused* to replace the tire for free and told me i must have driven over something. I traded in the ford six months later for a lexus. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 733106
Tires
Due to tire failure and blow-out, rim was also destroyed.( dot number: tire size: ps35 )
ODI 727209
Tires
Vehicle began to swerve then consumer heard a loud pop after she pulled over she saw that the rear right firestone wilderness tire (p25570r16sl) blewout while driving. Nlm
ODI 553636
Tires
Firestone tires were cupping causing vibration in the steering, excessive noise and rough ride, consumer tires are not included in the recall but he believes they should be. Nlm
ODI 555817
Tires
I was traveling on the 280 freeway in san francisco traveling at 70 mph. I noticed the back of the vehicle started to sway to the side and the wheel of the vehicle was agile. After about a minute, i pulled to the side of the road. I walked to the rear of the vehicle and noticed that the right rear tire was completely torn apart. I am now concerned because of the recent recall of the firestone tires. However, my…
ODI 730181
Tires
I am wondering if any other tires are being added to the firestone/ford recall. My reasons for inquiry are very serious in nature. On may 05, 2000, while looking out the rear view mirror of my ford mustang, i watched my wife roll our 1999 ford explorer sport on the freeway at about 55 miles per hour. After my wife hit an object in the roadway, she began skidding perpendicular to the flow of traffic. While skidding,…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 729932
Constant Velocity Joint · Gasoline · Latch · Power Steering Fluid · Tires · Vehicle Speed Control · Windshield Wiper/Washer
We have had a hood latch recall, cruise control recall, questions about a tire recall (firestone), power steering fluid leak, cv boot rip, wipers turning on with the turn signal, 1 engine replaced due to 0 psi oil at idle (did they really replace it or just say they did?) several independent re-evaluations after the "new" engine had even more noises, fuel injectors replaced, a mysterious clunking sound on the right…
ODI 744286
Tires
While driving west on atlantic blvd in front of the post office the left front tire blew out causing the vehicle to spin 2 times (360's) and strike the median breaking the wheel and flattening the left rear tire also. The vehicle came to rest between two median islands. The approx. Address is : [redacted] coral springs, fl( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235-75r15 )
Crash reported
ODI 728100
Tires
I have had a blow out on one of the recalled tires. Obviously there is a danger of another one going, but i can't get anybody to talk to me(firestone and ford). They say i have to wait my turn. I stil have the shredded tire. I would think this would merit some kind of priority.luckily nobody was hurt, but who knows next time?( dot number: 027477 tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 727614
Tires
Tire blew out on interstate, entire side. Was driving at normal speed in normal conditions. Caused operator to temporarily lose control. Tire pressure in all tires were normal and in excellent condition( dot number: tire size: 15 )
ODI 728954
Tires
Side blew out of tire. Firestone dealer said it looked like the result of a prior hard impact with a curb. No such impact occurred. I'm reporting now in light of the firestone recall of other tires and the fact 2 firestone dealers said most instances of known tire failures on explorers were to the right rear tire.( dot number: tire size: 255/70 r16 )
ODI 727664
Tires
On interstate 76 in northeastern colorado, march 2000, air temperature 50 degrees, vehicle speed 75 mph, tire pressure 30 psi, vehicle load 2 adults and luggage, miles on vehicle and tires approx. 3500, first indication of trouble was increasing noise sounded like a helicopter was overhead and getting closer, then noticed control of vehicle was affected and realized a tire was going, decreased speed as rapidly as…
ODI 728027
Tires
Driving down the road at 40 miles per hour and the passinger front tire blew ruined two rims and had to replace both rims and tire on that side just thought it was driver error but now thinking that it wasnt just wanted you to know i will be contacting a attorney because firestone will not do anything about it when i called them i will not risk my family driving a $28,000 dollar truck on $12.00 union made tires.(…
ODI 729934
Tires
When this tire went flat recently the mechanic said "i've never seen a tire failure like this. It's like it cut itself open from the inside". Is it possible there are other tires in the current recall which may be unsafe ?( dot number: vnhl tire size: 15 inch )
ODI 728668
Tires
Left front wheel blew out pulling the car to the left and rolling it. The car was totaled. We took pictures of the vehicle that does show the tire but not a close up, but does show the tire. My husband suffered severe back spasms. *ak (dot number: p235 tiresize: 15 inch)
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 732661
Tires
The tire completely blew out the outward-facing sidewall while driving down a highway at 55 miles per hour. My ford dealer told me that the firestone rep. Attributed the failure to road hazards.( dot number: vdhl1py468 tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 727738
Tires
While driving 40 mph when vehicle had pressure from rear, and lost control of vehicle. Stepping on the brakes made vehicle lose control further. Vehicle rolled over about three times because three of the tires had a blownout. Firestone, wilderness at tires. *ak
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 869800
Tires
Tires have been causing major problems and driving roughly - afraid to drive long distance. *ak( dot number: )
ODI 718568
Tires
P235/75r15, dot vdhl1p49; left rear tire developed a bubble on the side, but not on the tread at only 8,000 miles . Consumer took tire to firestone, but they refused to replace it.*ak
ODI 868520