1999 Ford Explorer Tread/Belt Problems
- 161
- 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 161 stored complaint records:
- 20 indicate a crash
- 18 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- firestone wilderness · 43 records
- tread separation · 31 records
- rear tire · 25 records
- tire size · 23 records
- tire tread · 23 records
- wilderness tires · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires · Tread/Belt
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer equipped with good year wrangler tires, tire size 235-75-r15. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire exploded due to tread separation. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and entered into oncoming traffic, crashing into a concrete barrier. The contact suffered injuries to the wrist, lower back, and neck. A police report…
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10533746
Tires · Tread/Belt
1999 ford explorer. Consumer writes in regards to firestone tires (pr.15.75) recall on vehicle. *smd the would like a list of all the firestone tires that were recalled. The consumer believed the tires he had on his vehicle were defective, which caused him to have an accident in 2007, in which the suv rolled over. *jb
Crash reported
ODI 10485583
Tires · Tread/Belt
My 4dr 1999 explorer rolled over one time due to a possible defective goodyear wrangler p235/75r 15 on right rear when it lost tire pressure when i made a left hand turn on a dirt road causing minor injuries and totaled it. I was charged with endangering the welfare of a child which is my three yr old nephew because this tire caused me to roll my truck - it was a accident by dunklin county in kennett, mo. *tr
Crash reported · 4 injuries
ODI 10214588
Tires · Tread/Belt
Dt*: the contact stated the tire threads separated from the rear passenger tire causing the vehicle to spin out of control at 55 mph, and almost caused an accident. The contact purchased the vehicle used and was unsure how old the tire was. The tire manufacturer was dunlop. Size: p235/75r15.
ODI 10170523
Tread/Belt
Dt*: the contact stated; two of the continental tires purchased for the vehicle had tread separation from the belt. The first tire failure was on 7/17/2006. The second failure occurred on 9/1/2006, while traveling 50 mph on a highway in clear dry conditions, the front of the vehicle began to vibrate. The vehicle was pulled off the road, and the right front tire was replaced. The tire was taken to the sales dealer,…
ODI 10167343
Tread/Belt
While driving 40 mph right rear tire experienced a tread separation. Goodyear wrangler ap, aftermarket equipment, tire size 265/70r16, dot# unavailable. Goodyear was notified. *ak *nm
ODI 10087124
Tread/Belt
While driving 40 mph, the right rear tire tread separated. This was the replacement tire for the tire recall 01t016000. *ak *sc *jb
ODI 10065071
Tread/Belt
Driving on highway and i started feeling the whole truck bounce, i went to the tire shop to find out. The tire was separating from the tread or spliting down the middle. This has happened twice and now a new one that was bought to replace one of the old ones is also beginning to separate.*ak
ODI 10067929
Tread/Belt
While driving, the left front tire tread separated and blew out, causing extensive damage and injury to the consumer. Delta sierra radial, 2,387 miles on tire .firestone recall replacement tire. *ak
1 injury
ODI 10024365
Tires · Tread/Belt
As i was driving 45 mph the front tire blew out and taking the car out of control these tires has a recall by ford and these were changed by firestone in sept 2000..my wipes neck has been injured..the tread is great but the bet inside let loose. *nlm
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10023118
Engine · Tread/Belt
Engine makes a rattling noise, consumer constantly went to dealer to diagnose the problem. After doing 2-3 diagnostic tests, no problem was found, consumer went to another dealer for a second opinion and a rebuild engine was put in. Bolt to engine cylinder broke off and a new head was ordered. *ak consumer is still not satisfied that engine is not running smoothly and still hear irregular noises, dealer identified…
ODI 895368
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; rear tire tread separated from tire. General tire, 15inch. Dealership was aware of problem. *ak
ODI 889182
Tread/Belt
While driving about 20 mphm left front tire had a blowout with no damage to vehicle, tire was replaced. Then, while driving about [redacted] where other tire was also had a blowout, side of tire separated, damaging vehicle.*ak firestone wilderness at tire, p255/70r16, dot vdcu19x. *slc
Crash reported
ODI 882265
Tread/Belt
Consumer could hear a noise on left front firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16, technician found tread separation and offered 4 new tires at 50% charge, however consumer had them replaced elsewhere with a different brand, dot# w2cu1px398. *slc
ODI 881300
Tread/Belt
Consumer heard noise from the left front tire, vehicle was taken to dealer and mechanic found tread separation, firestone offered discount, however consumer replaced tires with a different brand, tire size p255/70r16, dot w2cu1px398. *slc
ODI 881175
Tread/Belt
Vehicle puchased 10/27/99, after vehicle was taken to another dealership to check a noise, owner was informed that all four tires were included in recall 00t-005, tires have been replaced. *cj
ODI 558740
Tread/Belt
Firestone, wilderness, p235/70r16, dot- vn, original equipment with 23198 miles; left rear tread separation in cold weather. *ak tires are not part of recall. *slc
ODI 877080
Tread/Belt
While driving, consumer heard a popping noise, she pulled vehicle over and found the right rear tire had experienced tread separation, which also caused damage to the vehicle, consumer feels firestone should be responsible for the tires and damages to vehicle. *slc
Crash reported
ODI 877946
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
Tread/Belt
While driving, started to slow down to exit and right rear tire blewout. Vehicle started to vibrate. Pulled over and stopped to check tires, right rear tire had lost part ofit's sidewall and tread had separated. Replaced tire with a spare. Still has original tire. Firestone, wilderness ht, p225/70r15 with 22,000 miles.*ak *slc
ODI 876979
Tread/Belt
Pee00 020; vehicle was in shop for repairs. Mechanic stated that all four tires were showing tread separation. Left front tire was showing more tread separation. Also, fifth tire had tread separation. There was no injuries. *ak
ODI 874044
Accelerator Pedal · Tread/Belt
Most problems have simply been a nuisance, especially on top of the six recalls on my vehicle. Including 5 recalled tires which took two months to replace and showed serious signs of tread separation. However, four days ago while driving on the highway, the gas pedal became lodged to the ground. I reacted by putting my foot under the pedal and pulling it forward. The pedal then fell off and became lodged under the…
ODI 741226
Tread/Belt
Washing rims of vehicle & noticed that tires had cracks located where tread meets sidewall. Cracks are on all 4 tires. Took to firestone retailer & had tires checked thoroughly. Mechanic indicated to go to another firestone retailer. Had no more tires. Went to ford & no tires there for exchange. Went to another tire retailer & informed by mechanic all the tires are normal. Firestone, wilderness at, p265/70r17 with…
ODI 875872
Tread/Belt
Noisy firestone wilderness at tires were replaced under recall 00t005, consumer was not satisfied with the replacement tires as they were not the same quality of the tires being replaced. *slc
ODI 555882
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 55mph on highway, and said that vehicle didn't feel right. There were cracks all around vehicle. Firestone wilderness#at, p2357515 #dot w2hl. Consumer has notified firestone.*ak
ODI 870966