151 problems related to tire tread/belt have been reported for the 1999 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Consumer replaced all 5 firestone wilderness at tires p235/75r15 dot w2hl due to hearing a humming noise while driving, tires only had 18000 miles on them when they were replaced.
Three of our tires were 069's, the fourth was a 169. All four tires were separating severly. You could put a dime in the separation on all four tires. Two Ford dealers said we had serious problem, but 16" not on recall list. Huntington Ford sent us to belle tire, who agreed we had serious problem. They called firestone, and over the phone they called it "weather checking" and gave us four new tires for only $79. We're not concerned about the money, but we are concerned about our safety, and everyone else who has bad tires. Belle said it didn't look like "weather checking". I feel these tires should be on the recall list. We don't want to get any company in trouble, but we feel these are unsafe tires. We wouldn't have known what to look for except we seen it on gma on abc, and we had exactlly what we were supposed to look for to see if we had a problem with our tires. (dot number: vncu1px069 tiresize: 255/70 r16).
Tread seperation found prior to blow out( dot number: vdhl1py488 tire size: 235r15 ).
Vehicle taken to dealer for tires to be inspected, and was informed of two cuts around the sidewall. Tire was not part of recall. Mounted on a 1999 Ford, Explorer; original equipment, p235/75r15, dot# w2hl. Consumer paid for another tire. Tire is available for analysis. Please feel free to provide further details.
Belt and tread separation noted while refueling. Replaced tire. No response from Ford or firestone on defective tire. (dot number: vndl1px239 tiresize: p255/70r16).
After hearing avbout recall on the tires, had inspect tires, and found out that tires had a slach on it them. Received a recall notice, wich did not include the dot of these tires, w2 p235/75 r15 firestone, wilderness.
Going up a grade with motorhome towing the 99 Explorer & noticed smoke coming from the back end. Couldnt pull over till down the grade & then the motorhome started swerving back & forth & the Explorer was also swerving badly. By the time he got down the grade he swerved & went up an embankmet & back down & off the road the Ford's tire blew off rim completely causing damage to seal between tire & body, rear view mirror, left rear door on motohome & more rec'd call from insd-he states he will going home to yerington next week and will get in touch w/his agent damage to his veh and sub. Insd states that firestone in newport (?) replaced all 5 tires, upgrades them, but insd was charged for some the replacement for the tire that blew was paid for in full by firestone-insd would like to go thru his own policy and sub firestone. (claim# 28-3063-120).
The firestone tires on this vehicle are included in recall 00t-005, however the consumer is still on a waiting list for replacement tires, one of the tires cracked and was replaced with the spare tire.
Accident with injuries. Some tread separation on front tires. ( dot number: ).
Loss resulted from a blown firestone wilderness at p235/75r15. I have the tire in my posession. Please let me know who to contact with firestone for sub dotvdhl p235. (claim# 43-r536-759).
Firestone wilderness tire failure-tread separation suspected-while driving left front and left rear tire failed-insured was avoiding another vehicle while on highway. Vehicle went off shoulder of road and when insured brought vehicle back to surface, tires failed. Insured then lost control and vehicle filipped. (claim# 33-0243-110).
Tires on vehicle were firestone wilderness at, p235/75r15, 105s m/s. Tire came apart on insd. Recvd message from estimator that tires not cause of accident. (claim# 59-v547-062).
Consumer's front and rear left tires blew out, causing him to flip 5 times, ending upside down in a canal, breaking noise and bursting head open.
Firestone recall of wilderness at with vd only designation; but, my wilderness at at r/r shows signs of separation between body of tire and tread. My tire is ur bm 07459-3. Don't know what this means as far as where it was made but the vd is not the only wilderness at tire with a problem. ( dot number: 27907? tire size: p235/75r15 ).
Tread separation on two rear tires; irregular tread wear on steer axle tires; steering very irratic; vehicle pulls to right; conversation with tire dealer, dealer stated if tires deemed damaged would be prorated with replacement firestone or bridgestone tires. Statement from corporation said all tires would be replaced if customer dissatisfied, this is contradictory to the statement from the dealer. With current knowledge made it necessary to purchase new tires (another manufacturer) due to contradictory info from firestone and dealer. We did not feel comfortable with their replacement products. After inspection of tires by service department of local dealer, we were advised to replace tires immediately to avoid accident. ( dot number: unknown tire size: l235r75/15 ).
Raised thread on front tires. Tires said to be bad from wheel alighnment. Tires still have but bought replacements. Same tires bought & found 1 tire on truck w/vd code. Replaced for free. Should other tires I have be held for inspection. Please contact me reguarding this. ( dot number: w2hl tire size: p235/75r15 ).
Consumer is not satisfied about not receiving refund for firestone wilderness at tires(vdhl1py498) consumer was advised back in December 2000 that it would take 2 weeks to receive check, has not received reimbursement as of 3/6/01.
Consumer replaced firestone wilderness at tires prior to recall 00t005, however the consumer received the recall letter and is now requesting reimbursement.
The consumer received recall notification regarding (00t-005), however the firestone dealerships did not know how to handle the recall, consumer is requesting reimbursement for purchasing tires at another dealership.
Original equipment on a 99 Explorer p235/75r15 size dot: w2hl1py069 blow out. Still have bad tire. Left rear tire strips peeled off.
Consumer noticed signs of tread separation on the left rear firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16 dot vncu, firestone noticed a cut on the sidewall.
While driving about 50 mph could hear noise coming from firestone wilderness tires. But when speeding up to 65 mph noise will go away. Firestone tires wilderness.
Pe00-020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on the freeway and she heard a noise and felt vibration . She was losing control, but steered vehicle to the shoulders of the highway. Firstone wilderness tires at #p23575r15/105s #dot vdhlapy029 . Tire on the right rear passenger's side had separated from the rim and tire exploded. On the other three tires there was a line around the diameter of each tire of the bonding of the tire tread.
Pe00 020; consumer went to Ford for inspection of tires and mechanic told him that his tires were fine. He went to firestone, and the attendant told him that it would take four two six weeks for tires. Tires are firestone, p2357515 #at, #dot vd. There were no injuries.
Pe00 020; tire tread separation.
Pe20020; original equipment on a Ford Explorer 1999, p23575r15, e4 027477left front and left rear tread appeared to be separating from tire. Consumer felt unsafe with these tires. The tires are made in canada. The left front tire showed greatest separation followed by left rear tire.
Firestone wilderness at tire experienced tread separation, consumer wants reimbursement.
Pe02000; tire tread separation: while driving at 45 mph on wet pavement, Explorer skidded on the road and flipped over three times. There were no other passenger's in the Explorer. Driver remained in the hospital for 3 1/2 days. Three of the tires came off the rims and were completely destroyed. The tire were firestone, wilderness, orginal equipment. Vehicle was totalled by the insurance company. The Explorer is leased to rc aluminum industries.
Odi 6141; while driving about 50 tire tread had separated from the tires. Tire sizewas 235/75r15. Tire was on rear passenger's side. Tires were the originals when vehicle was bought. Vehicle was a 99 Ford truck Explorer. Firestone wildernerss at p235/75/r15 105ms.
Pe00020, tire tread separation: while driving about 65 -70 mph all of sudden Explorer started swaying from side to side. After hearing a loud bank, driver lost complete control of the vehicle. After gaining control, driver pulled to vehicle to the side of the road, and saw left rear tire on the driver's side completely destroyed. Two people were in the vehicle. No one was hurt. Tire was a firestone, wilderness atx original equipment. Firestone was contacted about what happened. Owner was told to come in and purchase a replacement. Please provide any further information.
Tire blow out tires are firestone at wilderness, p235-r75r15, made in decaitur IL plant, ins'd brought his Explorer in 10/99. (claim# 06-5306-611).
Original firestone atx tires on vehicle , Ford Explorer 1999, p23575r15. Driver's side front tire blewout at 75 mph, tread separated, and consumer had to ride on the wheel. Firestone refused to pay for the tire and wheel replacement. Dot # vohl1py498.
The tire blew out (the tread was gone when the wheel was removed, I still have both the rim and tire) and I had difficulty safely stopping it. The rim was ruined. Ford said I'd need to pay for a new tire and rim. ( dot number: ).
Pe 00020: while driving 65mph vehicle became wobbly. Pulled to side of road & noticed tire was flat. Contacted husband, who noticed that tread had separated from tire in the center after it had blownout. Tread was still intact. Had tire exchanged. Do not have the tire. Firestone wilderness, size p255/70r16 with 20,000 miles. The right rear tire blew out. The customer had it replaced but the new tire was also irregular in shape and developed cracks from inside.
Tire separated at 70mph. No previous damage to tire. Have contacted car dealership, 1-800 Ford number and local firestone dealership. They replaced tire for minimal charge by now we're very concerned and would like our tires replaced with different brand. Not getting much help at this end. Have been reading about many people with similar problem and wanted our incident counted. Thanks---julie anderson. ( dot number: ).