1999 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

Tires

Tires show full length cracks/separation at tread bottom both rear tires, tires inspected prior to replacement by qualified technician, tire center inc, colorado springs, co. *ak( dot number: tire size: p25570r16 )

ODI 728068

Tires

I have already removed these tires from my vehicle, due tothe safety of my family, these tires should be recalled immediately. Waiting to gather more information could endanger more people out on our roadways. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255 70r16 )

ODI 727973

Tires

I have contacted bridgestone/firestone and they just give you lip service and then i contacted sunrise ford and they just take your name and phone# and tell ya they will call ya when they get tires in. But they don't know what kind and when they will get them , so you drive on these inferiorer tires and still take the risk of getting kill . You people need to shake rattle these co. Alot faster then they are…

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ODI 727624

Tires

Vehicle rides unstable at speeds of 55mph or greater, particularly on the freeway. Vehicle aggersively tracks and sways. Vehicle also overeacts when sudden move to the right or left is necessitated to avoid obstruction in the road or collision with another vehicle. Alignment has been inspected 3 times and ruled out as the cause of the problem. New eddie bauer and xlt model explorers were also test driven with the…

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ODI 727599

Tires

My tires have not failed, but i have serious concerns about the safety of these tires. I understand that ford has replaced firestone tires for free on vehicles sold in other countries. I don't understand how ford can consider itself liable elsewhere but not in the usa. I personally don't care where my tires were manufactured or who's liable. I don't trust these tires. My wife drives this vehicle. I can't believe…

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ODI 727418

Tires

My tires have not failed, but i have serious concerns about the safety of these tires. I understand that ford has replaced firestone tires for free on vehicles sold in other countries. I don't understand how ford can consider itself liable elsewhere but not in the usa. I personally don't care where my tires were manufactured or who's liable. I don't trust these tires. My wife drives this vehicle. I can't believe…

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ODI 727417

Tires

I have contacted ford, the dealer and can't get firestone to respond ....i own 3 explorers with the questionable tires that my children drive ,,,,,,,no one will tell me if they will replace my tires ,,,,,,,do i need to consult a lawyer?( dot number: tire size: 17 )

ODI 727363

Tires

This morning a recall for firestone widerness at tires was announced. I contacted my firestone dealer and they say its only for tires with dot starting with "vd". They said nothing about only certain dot numbers onthe news release by firestone v.p. Gary crigger. My wife and kids drive this car every day and i feel my tires are not safe, however the firestone dealer will not replace my firestone wilderness at tires…

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ODI 727316

Tires

I want to get these tires replaced before something happens to someone in my family, can i make them give me new tires?( dot number: 105s m/s tire size: p23575r15 )

ODI 727303

Tires

Tire blew out on interstate 95 between philadelphia and hockessin. My daughter managed to pull to the shoulder and stop safely. The tire was completely destroyed.( dot number: )

ODI 727183

Tires

Tires will not stay balanced explorer shakes if you exceed 55 miles per hour. No safety defect listed in summary. *ak( dot number: )

ODI 726984

Tires

No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255/70/16 )

ODI 726717

Door · Front · Rear Window Wiper/Washer · Tires

The firestone wilderness at (p235/75r15-105s) tires are continually in need of air, once or twice a week, the front end suspension was out of alignment causing the tires to wear unevenly. *mjs

ODI 560462

Driveline · Tires

The driveline of the vehicle vibrated at 60-70 mph, consumer put on 15" wheels and new tires which stopped some of the vibration, the consumer believes some of the vibration was caused by the tires and some is caused by the driveline (firestone wilderness ap p-255-70r-16). Nlm

ODI 559373

Front · Tires

The left side front tire have been replaced 3 times due to excessive wear, the right side front tire has been replaced once due to excessive wear, the vehicle has been aligned many times to correct the problem, however the tires still continue the wear pattern, no name or size of tire was given, the problem could be the tires or the suspension. *slc

ODI 557993

Tires

Firestone wilderness at tires (p255 70 r16) experience road noise. *slc

ODI 557192

Tires

Consumer defective firestone tires caused the vehicles front end to shake while driving at highway speeds. Nlm

ODI 556868

Tires

Vehicle was purchased with 15 inch wilderness tires which needed air more frequently than other tires, consumer fells the recall should be widened to encompass all wilderness at and atx tires regardless of where they were manufactured. Nlm

ODI 554343

Tires

Consumers experienced a blowout of a firestone wilderness at tire while driving over a bridge (p235/75r15-105s m/s). Nlm

ODI 554249

Tires

FIRESTONE WILDERNESS AT TIRE FAILED (P235/75R15). NLM

ODI 554215

Tires

The tires on the vehicle experienced failure. (no make/model of the tires provided by consumer) *mjs

ODI 554205

Tires

The firestone wilderness (p235/75r15) tires that are on the vehicle are experiencing bumps, tires are being denied recall replacement at this time, consumer is not satisfied with the recall that is currently being issued. *mjs

ODI 554131

Tires

Consumer replaced recalled firestone wilderness tires and is requesting reimbursement. *slc

ODI 554058

Tires

The firestone wilderness at tires experienced cracks, owner was refused recall replacement and replaced with other tires. *mjs

ODI 553965

Tires

Vehicle experienced premature failure of the original tire with only 22,300 miles on the odometer. *mjs

ODI 553032