Tire Blowout problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer - part 1

The contact owns a 1999 Ford Explorer equipped with firestone wilderness at tires, size: p235/75/r15 (na). While driving approximately 60 mph, the rear passenger tire blew out. The vehicle was taken to a tire shop, where it was diagnosed that the tire needed to be replaced. The tire was replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate vehicle and tire failure mileage was 150,000.

On 10/06/2006 my daughter was driving her 1999 Ford Explorer on I-35 at approx 70 mph when her right rear tire blew out. On 10/19/2006 she was driving on the same stretch of road and her left rear tire blew out. Both tires were goodyear wrangler ht with approx 21k miles on them and were inflated to 35 psi. She was extrememly fortunate in both cases and did not roll the SUV however, she did total the SUV.

On 10/06/2006 my daughter was driving her 1999 Ford Explorer on I-35 north of waco, TX when her right rear tire blew out. It was a goodyear wrangler ht. The tire was replaced the next day in dallas by a dealer. This is related to complaint # 10171809.

1999 Explorer left rear tire blew out and then vehicle caught on fire. The vehicle caught on fire near the left rear tire. The entire vehicle caught on fire and burned.

I purchased a set of tires for my car on Feb 2003 (michelin ltx a/t all season p235/75r15 105s from costco) on June 2004 one of the tires blewout on the sidewall and separated, on March 2006 one of the tires blewout on the sidewall and separated, and on June 2006 one of the tires blewout on the sidewall and separated, I have only put a total of 18,000 miles on the tires. I don't understand how the tires keep blowing out on the freeway. The michelin manufacturer just blew me off, and was of no help.

While driving 70 mph the vehicles tire blew out. .

While driving 40mph, front right tire blewout, causing consumer to lose control of vehicle. Tire size and dot# unavailable. 1999, Ford, Explorer.

For the second time in just a couple of weeks Ive had another one of my firestone (steeltex radials r4s) tires have a blowout and this time it included a complete tread separation. The tire location was the left rear inner tire. . . Temp outside was approx. 105 or greater (arizona). My highway speed was around 65mph. With less than 14000 miles on the tires, I should not be having this type of problem. Interesting to find out my tires are from the decatur plant, yet firestone refuses to admit there is a defect or theyre not designed to handle the heat in this area. Since this was my first trip since my last blowout, I have no confidence any of the remaining tires will last. Im replacing them all. Neither Ford nor firestone will meet me half way on the cost. (dot number: vd1l1xd059 tiresize: lt22575r16).

The front tire blew out causing me to lose control, then both rear tires blew. This seems pretty extreme for tires that had very little tread wear to out and not perform as they should. Even with a trailer attached, the Explorer rolled over and was uncontrollable. The Explorer was equipped with a Ford hitch and the trailer towing package. The weight of the trailer was under the weight specified by Ford, 4990 lbs. This accident should not of happened. (tiresize: p255r75x16)( dot number: tire size: p255r75x16 ).

Original equipment, firestone wilderness at tires, p225/75r16 size dot#: vnhl. Left front tire blewout at highway speeds of 65mph, causing vehicle to swerve off road. Left rear tire blewout, causing vehicle to flip four times, resulting in 2 people receiving minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled.

Rear left tire blow out. (dot number: w2h tiresize: 235/75r/15).

I reported having problems with my tires to pulliam Ford and firestone dealers. I recieved a cold shoulder and a general lack of concern for my situation or my wellfare. Two days later I nearly killed myself on the way to work when my left right tire exploded and came of the rim for no apparent reason. I had my complaint formally documented my Ford motor company's headquaters on 9/12/2000, the blowout occured two days later. I had been experiencing problems sustaining air pressure in all four of my tires weeks previous. I also had my tire inspected for the problem by Ford who told me I had know problem. The tire that blew was not of the type listed on the recall meaning the dot # did not start with vd. I have reported my experience( blowout) to pulliam Ford this morning and recieved once again lack-luster service and a direct refusal to assist me in providing a safe vehicle for mine and my family's disposal. I can only imagine the consequences had I been going faster than 50 miles per hour, up to this point I just wanted a safe vehicle but, now I feel as if well being has been put at risk when it could have been avoided with little cost by these companies in which I invested my faith. Please help!( dot number: ).

Left front firestone atx tire blew out (1 foot hole) causing loss of control resulting in accident and injury to consumer.

Tire blew out at 70 mph. Husband was driving thank god, I would have rolled the truck. I hurt my back while bracing myself, my children were also in the vehicle. The dealer told us to call firestone, firestone insisted nothing was wrong with our tires. He said he could not tell why the tire blew out. He also said nothing was going to be done about it. ( dot number: tire size: 15r ).

We believe these tires contain the same defect as the wilderness at 15 inch tires. Our tire blew out on August 5, 2000 and we were subsequently told that the tire could not be fixed due to sidewall damage. We have contacted Ford and firestone including pictures of the damaged area,. We tried to attach the email that we have sent to both Ford and firestone but were unable to. ( dot number: vdcu 1px tire size: p25570r16 ).

The tire blewout while traveling on a normal road. The tire looked like it was in excellent condition. This was untimely and unusual.

Monday, July 31, 2000, I was driving home from the grocery store and my driver side rear tire blew out, the front passenger side tire I was having air capacity problems with for 2 weeks. Ford road side assistance came and changed my tire and put my original spare on the driver's side. I went to firestone and they replaced the tire with a new firestone wilderness at on the driver's side rear and patched the front passenger tire. With the pending firestone wilderness at tire recall on Ford Explorers, I feel fortunate that I was not travelling at an excessive speed on central expressway. I would like the potential danger noted, I had called my car dealership westway Ford and they had directed me to firestone who carries the warranty on the tires. They were very helpful, yet firestone replaced the original tire with the same potentially dangerous tire. Your response would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, lara bullock( dot number: tire size: at ).

Supplied tools very poor for changing tire, tire blew in heavy traffic at low speed and was not repairable( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Firestone wilderness at tires experienced blowout, consumer wants reimbursement.

Driving at night. Slowed down to exit interstate, approx. 55 mph, when right rear tire blew out. Was able to get control of vehicle to prevent accident. When we looked at tire, tire tread was seperated from the side wall, as described in media accounts. Took tire to dealer to have it replaced. Was replaced with same brand of tire. Since news of problems with tires became public, we have replaced all the tires on the vehicle with a different brand of tire. L( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire blow out. Tire completely fell apart from the side walls -( dot number: tire size: 23575r15 ).

Pe00020; original tires on a Ford, Explorer, 1999, p235/75r15, dot w2hl1plo19. Driver's rear tire blewout. Consumer took it to firestone, and they gave consumer another tire. Consumer would like free tires, just like everyone else.

On June 17, 1999 my wife, infant daughter and I were returning from vacation in our 1999 Ford Explorer entering atlanta, GA traveling west on I-20 merging into the I-85 / I-75 connector when the right rear tire blew out. The vehicle was extremely difficult to handle. Due to heavy traffic conditions and loss of control I had to bring the vehicle to a halt on the inside hov lane. I did not hit any debris on the road and it was clearly visible that the side wall of the tire had blown out. The traffic conditions were so hazardous that it took an atlanta, fulton county police officer with siren, flashing lights and horn to move my vehicle to the other side of the highway to get us clear of oncoming traffic. I had the vehicle towed to a goodyear dealership and the manager confirmed that the tire had blown out from the inside. I took the tire to the firestone dealer and the manager insisted that we had hit something in the road. I made it clear that we had not hit anything in the road and that I would take the matter up with the Ford motor company and my attorney. With that statement the manager agreed to replace the tire free of charge. I became suspicious with that quick turn around and contacted Ford motor company and they denied any knowledge of issues with firestone tires. I am incensed that firestone and Ford knowingly jeopardized my family by replacing this defective tire with another firestone wilderness tire. I have again contacted Ford motor company after the recent press release about firestone's issues with wilderness tires on Ford Explorers and once again they told me they could do nothing until they recalled the tires. I'm not sure which way to turn on this issue and I am seeking your advice on how to get this issue addressed. I do not want these tires on my Explorer. I now have no reason to trust firestone or the Ford motor company in this matter. Your guidance and counsel will be greatly appreciated. ( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 ).

I was in a car accident on June 16, 2000, with a passanger. We swerved to miss a deer on a gravel road and lost control of the Explorer. I was unaware of any problems with the Explorer at the time, and now since the tire recall, I beleive the tires may have blown when I "fishtailed". There was a similar accident to mine in minneapolis, 100 mies south of me, over the July 4th weeekend. I would like any information I could. My insurance company handled everything wonderfuly, but I was wondering if I or geico ins. , could recover any losses or damages from the bridgestone, Ford, or other. I broke my collarbone in the accident from my seatbelt, and have a very visible lump on my shoulder from it. I also have permenant scars on my hand from glass that broke. Not to mention I almost killed my friend and myself. My airbags did not go off either. Any help, comments, or advice would be greatly appreciated. Kraig( dot number: tire size: p235/75r15 ).

Tire blew when turning to parallel park - replaced with same. Since about 10,000 miles, the other 3 oe tires on vehicle have shown "peeling" rubber on the sidewalls to where the white inner belts are showing through in small areas. I had thought this was normal wear and tear in the south (I recently moved here from michigan) until I started hearing and reading in the last few days about the inherent problems with these particular tires. I am now extremely concerned about the potential danger of driving my Explorer with these tires. I would like to know what can be done to remedy the situation. Thanks. ( dot number: tire size: p235/75/r1 ).

Due to tire failure and blow-out, rim was also destroyed. ( dot number: tire size: ps35 ).

I am wondering if any other tires are being added to the firestone/Ford recall. My reasons for inquiry are very serious in nature. On may 05, 2000, while looking out the rear view mirror of my Ford mustang, I watched my wife roll our 1999 Ford Explorer sport on the freeway at about 55 miles per hour. After my wife hit an object in the roadway, she began skidding perpendicular to the flow of traffic. While skidding, both driver's side tires blew out and initiated several complete rolls. The vehicle was totaled and I expected my wife would be dead. Luckily, she was wearing her seatbelt and did not sustain any serious physical injury. The tires on our Explorer were p235/70r 15 owl a/t. 21 century in our insurance and the policy # is ap1295570. I want to know if these tires might also be faulty. Please respond at your earliest convienence. ( dot number: tire size: p235/70r15 ).

While driving west on atlantic blvd in front of the post office the left front tire blew out causing the vehicle to spin 2 times (360's) and strike the median breaking the wheel and flattening the left rear tire also. The vehicle came to rest between two median islands. The approx. Address is : 8801 atlantic blvd coral springs, FL( dot number: vdhl tire size: p235-75r15 ).

Tire blew out on interstate, entire side. Was driving at normal speed in normal conditions. Caused operator to temporarily lose control. Tire pressure in all tires were normal and in excellent condition( dot number: tire size: 15 ).

Side blew out of tire. Firestone dealer said it looked like the result of a prior hard impact with a curb. No such impact occurred. I'm reporting now in light of the firestone recall of other tires and the fact 2 firestone dealers said most instances of known tire failures on Explorers were to the right rear tire. ( dot number: tire size: 255/70 r16 ).

Driving down the road at 40 miles per hour and the passinger front tire blew ruined two rims and had to replace both rims and tire on that side just thought it was driver error but now thinking that it wasnt just wanted you to know I will be contacting a attorney because firestone will not do anything about it when I called them I will not risk my family driving a $28,000 dollar truck on $12. 00 union made tires. ( dot number: tire size: 245/16 ).

The tire completely blew out the outward-facing sidewall while driving down a highway at 55 miles per hour. My Ford dealer told me that the firestone rep. Attributed the failure to road hazards. ( dot number: vdhl1py468 tire size: p235/75r15 ).

While driving 40 mph when vehicle had pressure from rear, and lost control of vehicle. Stepping on the brakes made vehicle lose control further. Vehicle rolled over about three times because three of the tires had a blownout. Firestone, wilderness at tires.

While driving at 70 mph left rear tire blew out from the rim. Vehicle lost control and hit a wall, which blew the left front tire. The firestone wilderness at tire size is p235/75r15. Odi# 6141.

I was going to work at 0500 in the morning, south bound on interstate 5 at a speed of around 68 mph. I was traveling next to a concrete divider and in the middle of completing a curve in the freeway when my right front tire blew out from under me. Being in a turn the force from th blowout rendered my vehicle uncontrolable enough that I couldnt pull away from the wall in time. The front of the vehicle impacted first as soon as this happened the right rear tire also blew out. My vehicle was then riding on the two right rims until I came to a halt. When I tried to make a claim to firestone they refused my inquery saying I had hit a road hazzard causing both tires to blow out. It wasnt until my dad sent the report about the investigation from khou in houston, TX that I realized I wasnt the only one involed. I had to pay for all expenses on my vehicle and my insurance company ruled it my fault after reviewing the results from firestone's investigation so I am paying for it on my insurance as well. ( dot number: tire size: p245/75r15 ).