48 problems related to tire sidewall have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Tire cracked at the sidewall, consumer is concerned due to recent recall 00t005 (firestone wilderness ht on the Explorer and firestone atx on the ranger). Nlm.
Tires cracking between tread and sidewall for the entire circumference of the tire on all four tires. ( dot number: vncu 1px tire size: p255/70r16 ).
I wanted to advise you that I own the captioned vehicle and have just inspected my tires. I found a cracking around the outside top edge of all 4 tires, where the lugs meet the sidewall. I know that these tires are not currently being recalled but please add my complaint to any applicable list. I am a state of vermont licenced auto damage adjuster by trade and have some experiance in looking for tire deffects. These tires certainly appear to have developed the problem discribed in reports that I have read, even though I realize that they are not the size that are recalled. I am changing the tires at my own expense and will save them. I would also be happy to forward photos or help in any way. Feel free to contact me. ( dot number: tire size: 255/70/r16 ).
Tire developed splits and cracks in the sidewall. I have pictures of the problem available. Went to a firestone dealer to see if it was one of the tires being recalled and it was not. The gentleman at firestone said it looked like someone had cut my tires, I didn't agree. He also said I had run into something, tihs is not the case as I am the only driver of this vehicle. Imediately replaced all four tires as I did not want firestone tires on my vehicle any longer. If I had not been alerted to this problem by the news and checked my tires I feel this tire would have eventually blown out. Please contact me if you would like the pictures or any other information. ( dot number: tire size: p235 75r15 ).
The firestone wilderness tires on my vehicle are not included in the current recall. However, each of the tires has a crack all the way around the tire where the cap meets the sidewall. I have visited both the local firestone dealer and my Ford dealer to get their opinion and to see if they would replace the tires. Both agreed that there is an obvious problem with the tires but neither would replace the tires. I have digital pictures of the tires with close-up shots of the cracks. These can be provided electronically if requested. Thank you for your attention to this matter. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p235/75r15).
Both rear tires have a crack completely circling tire where tread meets sidewall of tire. Firestone dealer says tires are not in recall and will do nothing about this problem. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).
The firestone wilderness (p235/75r15) tires that were on the vehicle all contained cracks all the way around the sidewall area, consumer was notified of the recall and tires were replaced per recall, however were experiencing failure prior to notification.
Right rear tire shows signs of crack where the tread meets the sidewall completely around tire. This tire is not covered under the recall, and the only thing they said that they can do is to replace the one tire at cost to my local firestone dealer. Any ideas on what to do I know the last thing they want is a another recall. (tiresize: 235/75/15)( dot number: tire size: 235/75/15 ).
Firestone tires p255/70r16 developed cracks along the outside of the sidewall and low air pressure, consumer replaced tires due to tires almost the cause of 2 accidents, consumer is requesting reimbursement.
Original equipment on a 1998, Explorer, p235/75r15 size, dot# w2hl. Tread on two tires have started to crack between the sidewall and the tread. The dealer told the customer the tires were not part of the recall.
The sidewall of the right front tire blew out (firestone wilderness at p 23575r15).
Though not covered in the recall, my tires are showing tiny cracks along the sidewall at the tread depth. Because there are nearly 50000 miles on these the firestone dealer is saying they are only supposed to be good for that long. We are concerned, but tires are backordered. What should I do?( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 ).
Visible cracking around tread and sidewalls. ( dot number: w2h1 tire size: p235/75r15 ).