Nine problems related to tire have been reported for the 1999 Lincoln Navigator. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The contact owns a 1999 Lincoln Navigator equipped with national a/s commando tires, size: 245/75/16 (n/a). The contact stated that while driving approximately 65 mph, the rear passenger's side tire separated from the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The tire was not replaced. The failure mileage of the tire and the vehicle was 6,500. The VIN was not available.
My daughter and I both own 1999 Navigators. I have had one tire split and she has already had to replace two and now the third tire is defective. We believe the tires are defective and should be replaced. The tread has split on all these tires. Dt.
Continental and the dealer conspired together and my first tire was thrown away in 2 days against my wishes. No safety defect noted.
I noticed a vibration in the steering wheel at approximately 60+ mph. I thought I needed a front end alignment so I scheduled it at the time I had the engine oil changed. After the oil was changed, I was informed the rear right tire was "bad" and the tire was replaced by the dealer free of any cost to myself. I do not have the vibration any more. I am happy with the replacement policy but am concerned with the structual integrity of the other tires. In light of the recall by continental of only "16" inch tires, I think it might be prudent to review history on the "17" inch tires. ( dot number: tire size: p255/75r17 ).
I was under the impression that the tires would last at least 60 thousand miles, with reasonable care, however we were wrong. Two of the tires now have plugs in them, one of which we are afraid to use, since weve had to have two different dealers put plugs in on two different occasions during a recent trip. (dot number: 025825 tiresize: 17 in).
Two original tires 'shreaded' beyond repair within first year. Same defect as Ford motor company has experienced with its firestone tires. The failure appears the same as what has been noted in Lincoln Navigators sold in saudi arabia. (tiresize: 16 inch)( dot number: tire size: 16 inch ).
On January 11, 1999 my husband and myself had pulled off the lot of the dealership when we came to the red light about 100 feet away from the dealership . When the light turned green and we proceed thru the light the left rear side of the vehicle went bomb and the tire rolled down the street beside us.
I have the same symptoms with my tires that the other recalled tires have. (dot number: ad70449228 tiresize: p245/75r16).
While driving consumer experienced poor drivability, upon inspection he noticed that the left rear tire had a 8-10 inch split down the middle, to the belts (17 in firestone tires). Nlm.