349 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1998 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1998 Ford Explorer. The vehicle has cooper discoverer h/t tires, size lt235/75r15. While driving approximately 65 mph, the front end of the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The contact noticed debris coming from the tires and the vehicle, causing her to pull over onto the side of the road. She noticed that the tread was separated from the tire, which caused major front end damage. A spare tire was placed on the vehicle and she drove to her residence. The contact discovered a recall for her tires and called the manufacturer; however, her dot number was not included in the recall. The vehicle has not been repaired and the tire has not been replaced. The vehicle has not been diagnosed by a dealer. The current and failure mileages were 132,000. Updated 11/12/08. Updated 11/14/08.
1998 Ford Explorer. Consumer was traveling east on the ohio turnpike in the center lane when the right rear tire went flat which caused him to loose control of the vehicle going off the right side of the road into a ditch. The left rear tire tread separated from the casing which caused the consumer to lose control of the vehicle. (ohio traffic crash report).
The left rear tire exploded. Goodyear, wrangler rt-5 p235/75. R16 tires are regularly serviced. There was no vibration prior to explosion. No bulging in the tires. Tires just checked 3 weeks ago. 40 mph on highway, clear weather. No problems with the tires before.
While driving a loud noise was heard coming from the rear. Consumer pulled over, and noticed that the passenger's front and rear tire tread separated, and the tread came off. Firestone wilderness a/t, p225/75r15, dotw1345600.
Tire failure on left rear tire. This occurred while traveling at highway speeds. The tire was completely shredded. The consumer replaced the firestone tires with goodyear tires because of the recall he heard about in July 2001. The tires that experienced the failure were goodyear tires and the consumer has since replaced all the tires with michelins.
While driving 65 mph, a loud knocking noise was heard from the rear. The driver was able to pull over. The driver noticed that the driver's front tire separated from the wheel. The driver wa able to change the tire. Firestone lt p18575r14 #dot vnj7791. The driver contacted the firestone to make a appointment for replacement of the tires. Please fill in additional information.
A cooper tire's [discoverer h/t-size p235/75 i5 m+s-dot uthl g5u4700 m5r] tread came off while driving hwy 95 in nevada. It did approx. $2500. 00 damage to my 98 Ford Explorer's left rear quarter panel. . Cooper originally said they were going to pay for damages. They blame underinflation and that is a big lie. I checked the pressure that very same day!.
Left rear tire tread separated. Firestone wilderness at tires.
Was driving approximately 75mph when the tread separated from the tire. This caused the vehicle to be steered towards a hill and bounced off it. The vehicle then rolled over and landed onto the lane, on its roof. Firestone wilderness at; size p255 70r16. Ts.
While driving, firestone wilderness ht, p225/70r15 belt inside is broke, and tread looks like it will separate from the tire. Dealer has been notified. *akthe vehicle is a 1998 Ford truck Explorer.
Tread separation ocurred @ 55mph while driving in rain approx 5pm. Tires have always been maintained at 35psi (checked 4 days prior to incident).
While driving at approximately 60 mph in 1998, Ford, Explorer right rear firestone wilderness at tire, size: p235/75r15, dot: w2h experienced complete tread separation. There were approximately 30,000 miles on the tires, and they were original equipment on vehicle. Firestone informed consumer the problem was with Ford and not them, consumer has been on the waiting list for over 2 months.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 75mph on highway and heard a noise. He was able to pull over to shoulders. He noticed that left rear tire tread had separated. Firestoine, wilderness, atp23575r15, 105 m/s #dot w28l. Firestone will be notified.
Massive tread separation - non-recalled tire. I have the tire. Firestone showed no interest in the failure. (dot number: vnhl tiresize: p23575r15).
Pe 00 020/tread separation: while parked noticed a chunk of tread missing from left rear tire on a 1998, Ford, Explorer; original equipment, tire size p235/75r15, dot# w2hl; firestone notified, and informed consumer that it was not recalled. Tire was available for analysis.
Left rear firestone wilderness/at p23575r15 tire on this Explorer had a belt separation at 60 mph. Ford, and firestone have been contacted. Consumer states that prior to the tire failure there was a vibration, he also states that lowering the tire pressure from 35lbs to 30lbs may have caused excessive heat and the belt separation, consumer is requesting reimbursement, dot #w2hl1ply178.
The lower paxton police department suggested I report this problem - the officer thought we had a case of tire separation. The firestone dealer said it was not tread separation. The tire was not repairable. When the tire blew out, (my husband was driving), it pulled him over to the far edge of the other lane of traffic. Fortunately, there was no oncoming traffic. Our Ford dealer (maguires of hershey) told us it was not a Ford problem, and sent us to a firestone dealer. (dot number: w2hl (457) tiresize: p235/75r15).
Although these tires were not included in the recall, the tread on all four tires was beginning to separate and I had to replace all four tires. (dot number: w2hlipy tiresize: 235-75-15).
Consumer was having front end alignment checked due to vehicle vibration, service technician noticed 2 front firestone wilderness at tires were beginning tread separation and should not be driven on, consumer replaced tires and is requesting a reimbursement, tire size p235/75r15, dot w2hl1py337.
The consumer was denied reimbursememt of recalled firestone tires because they were purchased prior to August 9, 2000 on a non-prorated basis. Nlm.
While traveling on highway heard a noise. Pulled vehicle over, and noticed tire tread separation. P23575r15. Firestone wilderness at dot w2hl, on may 16, 2001 consumer had tire replaced with another brand.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 35mph on a main street and suddenly heard a noise. He was able to pull over to side shoulder, and noticed that left rear tire tread separated from vehicle. . Tire was a firestone, wilderness#at, p235 r15. There were no injuries involved at this time.
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65 mph on highway and heard a noise. Vehicle started to flip over twice. Dreiver's side rear tire tread separated. Firestone, wilderness, p23575/r15, a#dot vdhlity. There were some injuries.
Thread separation on all four tires. These 16" tires are at the dealership now. Moon twp. Ford immediately replaced these tires when I took it in this afternoon. Something has to be done to recall the 16" tires as well. This is the state of pennsylvania it is not considered a hot state. Another gentleman had the same problem with his Ford Explorer and his 16 year old daughter was driving. She did lose a tire on the highway in our area just 5 weeks ago and it was also the same tire I am advising you about. Please do something before more people lose their live. This country is almost in a panic about these tires. I was only one person who drives 62 miles one way to work every day on these tires. (tiresize: p235/75r16)( dot number: tire size: p235/75r16 ).
Both rear tires show early signs of tread separation with cracking at tread/tire body bond (dot number: w2hl tiresize: p235/75r15).
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that driver's side rear tire tread had separated. Firestone, wilderness a#at, p255. 70r16.
Pee00 020; consumer was putting air inside of tire and noticed that all four tires in inner side of tire tread were beginning to separate. Firestone, wilderness #at p25570r16. There were no injuries.
All 4 firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl experienced hairline cracks along the treadline, consumer replaced tires and is requesting reimbursement.
While driving I heard a thumping noise and the steering wheel started to vibrate. I pulled over and found a large lump on the front passenger side tire tread. The tire dealer said it was tread separation. (dot number: vncu tiresize: p255/70r16).
Peoo 020; consumer was traveling about 35mph on the road and felt vibration. Front tire and rear tire tread started to separte. Firestone, wilderness#at, p234/75r15, #dot#w-2 . There were no injuries, and she has contacted firestone. And all four tires were replaced.
Pe-00020; original equipment on Ford, Explorer, tire firestone wilderness size p25570r16. While driving 68 mph on the highway tread on driver's side/rear tire separated. Dot # is vncu1px507.
Tire replaced prior to recall (00t-005), owner requesting reimbursement.
The consumer replaced the defective firestone tires p235/75r15 which was on recall (00t-005),but the dealer denied reimbursment.
Consumer received recall 00t005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge.
Pe00-020, original equipment on 1998, Ford, Explorer with 32000 miles, p25570r16, dot wd, consumer went to tire shop to get tires rotated and balanced. When tire technician took off tires he noticed the beginning of tread separation , and stress fractures. Told consumer to have them replaced.