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.
Tread/Belt
Evidence of tread separation verified by firestone dealer on right front tire. Cannot drive vehicle and unable to get firestone to replace tire( dot number: vd tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 728016
Tread/Belt
Pe00020 , tire tread separation: while driving about 60 mph, tire on the rear passenger's side came apart. Driver was able to control vehicle. Three other passenger's were in the vehicle. No one was hurt. Tire was a firestone, wilderness, original equipment. The tire was replaced by a firestone dealership. *ak
ODI 866919
Tread/Belt
We currently reside in puerto rico. In the summer of 2000, we heard news reports of tread separation problems potentially related to a manufacturer's defect and warm climate. We determined that all of our tires on our 99 explorer were wilderness tires. Only 1 was being recalled because of the place of mfg. We were putting off replacing the tire until the matter was investigated further. On july 10, 2000 while…
ODI 746961
Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness tire experienced blowout, consumer wants reimbursement for blowout tire prior to recall and for tires he replaced after recall 00t005. *slc
ODI 555844
Tread/Belt
While traveling at 55 mph and without any indication tire had a blowout and separated. *ak the right front tire blew out and split in half. The tire was firestone wzhl1py. The tire was smoking after blow out. *yh
ODI 871161
Tread/Belt
Peo 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on the highway and heard a loud noise. Left driver's side tire had exploded and vehicle hit a guardrail. Vehicle started to spin and lost control. The back side of the vehicle was demolished. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 866865
Tread/Belt
While driving on a hot day heard a noise coming from right rear tire, like a pop when another person saw pieces of tire flying out, then consumer lost control. *ak consumer states that the firestone tire disintegrated, no other specific tire information given. *slc
ODI 867222
Tread/Belt
I have been an owner of the ford explorer sport for approximately 13 months with the original firestone wilderness at tires. On 19 jun 00, i was driving home from work which is approximately 55 miles and driving 55 mph when i heard a pop and realized that my right rear tire had blown out. Fortunately i was able to manage the vehicle out of traffic and on the shoulder of the road. When i pulled over, it was apparent…
ODI 727112
Tread/Belt
I have two shredded firestone wilderness xft tires, with tread separating obviously from the rest of the tire. I have a ford explorer xlt. Ford dealership refuses to help me!*ak( dot number: )
ODI 727079
Tread/Belt
Consumer has a 99 ford explorer. Tire blew out while going 55mph. Tread separated from the rim. Dealer said that the cause must have been a nail. Tire size & dot number the consumer will complete when received. *ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
ODI 868094
Tread/Belt
While traveling 65mph left rear tire blewout. Prior to blowout, heard a plump. Lost control of vehicle & ended up in an embankment. Then, slid between two trees after going air borne. Air bags deployed. Driver suffered fractured wrist. Tire had a "v" shape in tire tread. Vehicle declared totaled.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 873965
Tread/Belt
I was driving down i-94 when i felt something in the way the truck felt. Then it felt alright for about 1/2 a mile, until the truck started moving side to side. When i pulled over most of the tire was gone, including the tread.*ak( dot number: tire size: 25570r16 )
ODI 726829
Tread/Belt
Tires are warped and there is tread that looks like there is a stress factor. Also, heat is a factor.*ak
ODI 869604
Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness/atx tire blewout on this vehicle while traveling at 70 mph. Dealer has been contacted. *ak
ODI 866794
Tread/Belt
Tire blew out at 45mph, 2 inch rip in center of tread, no objects in tire, sidewall bubbled( dot number: vdhl tire size: 255/70r16 )
ODI 731882
Tread/Belt
Consumers firestone tire failed 5 months prior to recall 00t-005 causing the vehicle to rollover 5-6 time, consumer sustained separated shoulder and left hip hematoma. Nlm
1 injury
ODI 557287
Tread/Belt
Without any warning the left rear tire completely shredded at 60mph on smooth flat dry clean asphalt highway. Vehicle very difficult to control. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 726532
Tread/Belt
Driving on li expressway in right lane left rear tire totally fell apart at 50-55 miles per hour in traffic. I immediately pulled to right shoulder and found tire had totally fallen apart, the tread seperated from the sidewalls. The tire was in pieces. I went the next day to a tire dealer and purchased a new replacement of the same tire. *ak( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 )
ODI 726919
Tread/Belt
Firestone: insurd's tire blew causing him to lose control of veh. Hitting 3 other cars. One other person ot her than insrd was taken to hosp. Police report is avail. Damage to other veh. And drivers unknown. Info. Given by wife. I/d tirmomg rogjt pmtp rt 31 s. Made a wide right turn and struck a lane marker blowing out his left front tire. Reviewed csr photos tire is a wilderness. (claim# 46-0299-589) *mw
4 injuries
ODI 6900094
Tread/Belt
After travelling approximately 120 miles on interstate 55 the tire casing came off. Fortunately, i had slowed down to about 55 mph because i was in a metropolitan area and thinking of getting gas and going through a turn. I felt a shimmie, slowed down more before the rubber came off and control became difficult. I was able to pull over without incident.( dot number: )
ODI 727425
Tread/Belt
Consumer complained of vehicle vibration, the first time vehicle was taken to firestone, dealer stated nothing was wrong with tires, consumer took vehicle back and dealer found right rear tire defective on the inside of tire with tread separation, tires are firestone wilderness p255 16 inches. *slc
ODI 867128
Tread/Belt
Left rear tire exploded at about 30 mph. Car had been started cold at 6:00pm and had been on the road at speeds of 30-50 mph for less than 10 minutes preceeding failure. No road hazard was noted. Sidewall spit open from rim to tread in a very straight line. Firestone claimed road hazard but replaced tire. I never saw, felt, or believed that any road hazard was encountered. This is the larger size tire on ford…
ODI 727455
Tread/Belt
Front firestone wilderness tire treads were woren out. *ak
ODI 866439
Tread/Belt
We were driving 75 mph when the left rear tire blew completely off the rim, also causing damage to the fender. We had less than 9000 miles on the vehicle. At the time, firestone said there was nothing they could do. We read the article about the problems with this tire, & feel compelled to report this occurance to you. We also would like to know if we are entitled to replacement tires from firestone? Thank you. *ak(…
ODI 727124
Tread/Belt
A chunk of tread came off the tire exposing the steel cords on the front right wheel, consumer immediately replaced all four tires (firestone p235/75r15), consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the tires were purchased from a competitor prior to apr 9, 2000. Nlm
ODI 558929