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.
Electrical System · Engine And Engine Cooling · Fuses And Circuit Breakers · Suspension · Tread/Belt
Several problems with 1999 ford explorer eddie bauer edition. *mr when the vehicle was turned right, the windshield wipers would come on, the right rear tire had blown, there was a whine noise, a leaking on the garage floor along with a burning smell when the vehicle was shutoff, it was discovered the front axle seal needed to be replaced. Check engine light had come on and the heat gauge showed hot, the dealer…
ODI 10049869
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 50mph on highway and it was raining , he lost control of vehicle and hit an enbankment. Vehicle rolled over three times and landed into the water. Front driver's side tire tread had separated from wheel. There were no injuries. Ford has been notified four times. Tires were firestone, wilderness#,16inch tires.*ak the vehicle was totalled. *yh
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 873346
Tread/Belt
My ford explorer experienced a tire failure by way of seperation between the tire grove at a little over 11,000 miles. I was driving on the freeway at approximately 55 miles per hour. I called the sound ford dealership and a local everett wa firestone dealer and they both told me that could not help me. They both assured me that this work would not be covered under warnties. I was less than pleased with this…
ODI 730840
Tread/Belt
The vehicle was parked inside of parking lot. Consumer got inside of vehicle and rear left driver's side tire tread separated from tire.*ak (firestone wilderness p235/70r15)
ODI 866417
Tread/Belt
Prior to recall notification consumer took vehicle in for service for maintenance and was advised by technician that all four tires needed to be replaced because of extreme wear, consumer was then notified of recall months later, and now is requesting reimbursement for the tires, consumer was advised by firestone that the serial numbers for the old tires were needed, c0nsumer stated he did not have the serial number…
ODI 561273
Tread/Belt
Pe00020, 1999 ford, explorer, p23575r15, dot vdhl; tread is cracking on all four tire which may cause tread to separate. Owner still has the tires, and is looking for reimburstment. Please provide further information.*ak firestone at p235/75/r15 *mw
ODI 869330
Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness at, size p255/70r16, original equipment on a 99 explorer sport. Left rear tire tread separated while driving. Firestone retailer has replaced the tire at their expenses. *ak the 16" wilderness at is defective and should be recalled. The same tires have been recalled in saudi arabia and venezuela. *yh
ODI 867374
Suspension · Tread/Belt
While driving 65mph vehicle swerved and rolled over, resulting in injury. Dealer has been notified.*ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 868574
Tread/Belt
While driving, firestone wilderness at tire p235/75r15 started sounding funny, then it popped of the rim and tire went flat, when tire was taken to ford dealer, they said it wasn't their problem. *slc
ODI 870514
Tires · Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 caused vehicle to vibrate, consumer could feel the vibration in the steering wheel, tires only have 15000 miles on them, consumer noticed waves in frontal tires. *slc
ODI 866977
Tread/Belt
Prior to recall, while traveling both left rear firestone(p235/75r15) tires blew out causing vehicle to spin around and into the median, vehicle was towed and all 4 tires were replaced, consumer has been sent forms from manufacturer that does not apply to his situation and as of 4/2/01 still has not heard from manufacturer. *jb
ODI 560968
Interior/Under Dash · Tread/Belt
I was traveling at 3:00am on a freeway i was traveling about 70mph when the rear right tire began to shake i pulled to the right because my car began to lose control. I looked at the tire it was shredded. The tire was barely attached to the rim. This was a brand new car i knew something was wrong i called the dealer he said to contact firestone i took the tire in for inspection he could not find any reason for the…
ODI 727483
Tread/Belt
This vehicle had two tires blow out. Is it possible that the firestone wilderness tires could also blow out without a tread separation? The vehicle was repaired. (claim# 43-r369-551) *mw
ODI 6900098
Tread/Belt
Peo00020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a rumble then roar then bang noise. Vehicle had went out of control. However, consumer managed to steer over onto the shoulder. Left rear tire had hole in inside of tire they wont replace my tires because they were made at a different plant. They were firestone wilderness p23575/r15. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 867199
Tread/Belt
Consumer received recall 00t005, however the letter was just received due to an incorrect address, consumer was involved in an accident where the firestone tire (no size) experienced a blowout causing vehicle to roll, vehicle was a total loss. *slc
ODI 559931
Tread/Belt
I have detailed documentation regarding the 8/7/99 accident involving the wilderness xt tire and now with the recent recall, having the second set of wilderness xt tires replaced at the scarsdale ford dealership, who confirmed that on both ocassions, my ford explorer contained said tires. All correspondence and documentation was provided to ford motor company's office of the general counsel in dearnborn, mi, with no…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 731217
Tread/Belt
Re: jacksonville, fl fatalities. Both involving ford explorers with firestone wilderness tires. *ak( dot number: tire size: 255sbr15 )
Crash reported · 1 injury · 1 death
ODI 726590
Tread/Belt
Consumer experienced a blowout of a rear firestone tire prior to recall notice 00t-005, the tire popped and came off the rim instantly, this tire had the vd serial number so the consumer is requesting reimbursement. Nlm
ODI 555189
Accelerator Pedal · Air Bags · Tread/Belt
Pe00020 ; airbag module light came on the dashboard intermittently. Throttle was stuck, and vehicle suddenly accelerated/t hood latch bolts were defective, and and the firestone #atx p23575 r15 dot vdul tire tread separated. Has contacted firestone, and they put on a waiting list. *ak
ODI 868157
Tread/Belt
Tires possibly fell apart/tread peeled - resulting in a crash - vehicle was totaled( dot number: )
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 728075
Tread/Belt
Front right replacement tire for the firestone recall 01 x 001 000, experienced tread separation. This occurred while driving at 56 mph, which caused loss of control. The vehicle impacted the medium.*ak
Crash reported
ODI 10038369
Tread/Belt
V1 traveling on e w connector rd. In the rain, the tire blew out and the vehicle went off the road. P235/75/r15 firestone. (claim# 01-6162-088) *mw
ODI 6900060
Tread/Belt
Pe-00-020 - tire size p23575r15, dot number not available. Tires were replaced under firestone recall, tires had less then 100 miles on them. When driving on the highway at 50 mph, right passenger's side rear tire suddenly deflated without prior warning which caused driver to lose control. Tire was inspected, and was determined that tire was developing cracks/started to separate at sidewall. Tires were replaced at…
ODI 872248
Tires · Tread/Belt
Pe00-020; tire size p23575r15, dot w2hl1py468, original equipment on a 1999, ford, explorer with 17,000 miles. 2 out of 4 tires are dry rotting right where the tread meets the sidewall. Firestone stated that it is very unusual . *ak
ODI 870775
Tires · Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer has problem with the air pressure from the tire. He has contacted firestone.*ak firestone wilderness at p235/75/r15 *mw
ODI 870332