1999 Ford Explorer tires problems
370 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the tires on the 1999 Ford Explorer — 27% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* 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…”
filed Jul 17, 2015
“Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford explorer equipped with good year wrangler tires, tire size 235-75-r15. The contact stated that while driving 70 mph, the rear passenger's side tire exploded due to tread separation. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and entered into oncoming…”
filed Aug 5, 2013
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Tires problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2020 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2019 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 9 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 22 | 1% |
| 2016 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2015 Explorer | 3 | 0% |
| 2014 Explorer | 4 | 0% |
| 2013 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2011 Explorer | 2 | 0% |
| 2009 Explorer | 2 | 6% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1999 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.