1999 Ford Expedition Tires Problems
- 97
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 97 stored complaint records:
- 6 indicate a crash
- 6 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
- 1 indicate a death
What owners report
- Tread/Belt · 4 records
- Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · 3 records
- Sidewall · 2 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 2 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition equipped with firestone wilderness p265/70/r16 dot8x72 tires. The contact stated that the drivers side rear tire blew out while driving 65 mph, causing the vehicle to crash into a cement divider. The contact suffered injuries to the face and mouth. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure and current mileages were 127,000.
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 10405903
Sidewall · Tires
Tl* the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition with cooper discover lfx tires with dot number 4909. The contact stated the rear passenger side tire was replaced twice. The contact had a rear alignment performed on the tire, but the side walls burst on each tire. The contact had the same tire placed on the vehicle by the manufacturer after the original one split. The failure mileage was 250,000.
ODI 10416536
Structure · Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires
Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford expedition. The vehicle has firestone wilderness at tires. While driving 70 mph, the spare tire blew out. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to a repair shop and had the tire changed. It was also discovered that the fender was folded under the vehicle near the fuel line. The tire size and dot number were unknown. The failure mileage was 200,000. Updated 8/10/09 *cn updated…
ODI 10275482
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires
Well me and some of my family members was heading to destine we was on i-10 south when the covering of the tire came off and bent the finder. *tr
ODI 10275481
Tires · Tread/Belt
Purchase 4 new interco tsl/thornbird tires about 1 1/2 years ago. Purchased in murrieta ca at the time of residence. June 2008 moved to yuma az. On 9/2/08 a big chunk blew out the center of the tire in tucson az. Contacted ramona tire via email. Explained what happen . They were suppose to get back in touch with me to tell me who to take it to. Never returned a message. On 11/28/08 another tire did the same thing.…
ODI 10254796
Tires
1999 ford expedition left rear tire blew out. *ts the consumer lost control of the vehicle rear ended a truck and then struck a guard rail. *jb
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10148646
Tires
While driving 65 mph rear driver's side tire separated. As a result, the rear end was damaged. *ak
ODI 10053697
Sidewall · Tires
While driving at 70 ph front and right rear tires developed a big blister of 9 inches in each tire. General, grabber aw, size p255/70r16, dot a3cu441458, dealer notified. *ak
ODI 10034394
Column Shift · Exterior · Tires
Nar 3-11-03 the consumer has experienced several problems with his ford expedition, the side view mirrors have turned back from the inside, the top of the shift handle broke off, and all the tires had to be replaced before a firestone recall had been issued. The consumer feels that the dealership should be responsible for repairs since it's was a manufacturers defect and not a maintenance problem. *cb *jb
ODI 10011730
Tires
Pe0 20; consumer was traveling 65mph on highway and heard a noise coming from underneath vehicle. She was able to pull over to shoulders/ got out of car, and looked at the tires. Noticed that front tire had a blowout. Firestone, wilderness at. *ak
ODI 8002516
Ignition · Tires
Had spark plug coil go out on #4 cylinder, shakes at higher speeds tires wear unevenly burning oil smell after you drive it had it to dealership 3 times and they "couldnt locate a leak " ( maybe there techs should read these tsb's?) finally reconized as bad head and gasket replaced still was leaking then i told i needed a total engine replacement! Now its outta warrenty and my problem according to ford dealership.…
ODI 756494
Tires
Looked at tire at gas station and saw steel belts where tire was coming loose from itself. Ford dealer i took vehicle indicated they were ready to separate ,and all 4 must be replaced. No tires found from dealer and called and found 4 tires at retail store. I still have the firestone tires and will be back home monday july 23rd if nhtsa wants to see them.*ak (dot number: unknown tiresize: p25570r16)
ODI 748799
Tires
I experienced a tire blow out (left rear) wilderness at (p255/70r16) on a '99 expedition going approximately 55 mph. The outside sidewall came apart, completely separating from the rest of the tire. There is an area on the tire that had cracks on the tread close to the main part of the tire. I took the car to my ford dealer in grapevine first because they had just inspected the tires for me approximately 3 weeks…
ODI 744593
Tires
Every month i check my tire pressure. In checking the tire pressure on april 6th, i noticed that on all four tires, there was a splitting/crack which ran about three-quarters of an inch from right to left right under the tread knuckle where the knuckle of the tread would happen to meet the sidewall of the tire. I immediately called the service manager at my ford garage which is venus ford in cudahy, wisc. He told me…
ODI 745673
Temporary/Emergency Spare Tire · Tires
Traveling on highway left, rear tire blew. After tire was changed, full sized, brand new spare blew 300 miles later. *ak (tiresize: p2657ur17)( dot number: tire size: p2657ur17 )
ODI 744518
Tires · Tread/Belt
While traveling 75mph heard a loud noise. Tire had a blowout. Maintained control of vehicle until able to stop. Noticed left rear tire had lost its tread. Spare had a bulge. Tire had 41,000 miles on a 1999, ford, expedition, p255/70r16w2cu. *ak the consumer purchased four new tires and one used tire to replace the firestone ones. *yh
ODI 885625
Tires
Right front tire blew during freeway ramp exit. Vehicle hit a ramp curb. Checked out tires after vehicle stopped. Noticed right front tire had a split between sidewall and tread area. Replaced tire with spare. 1999, ford, expedition, p255/70r16 with 30,000 miles.*ak
ODI 884806
Tires
While driving about 30 mph suddenly lost control of vehicle while driving through trees, and ending on other side. Airbags deployed, and right front tire went flat. Consumer did not know what could had caused tire to be flat, and lose control of vehicle. No demage to vehicle exterior, just scratches. There was no curves on the road. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 881012
Tires
This tire did not just go flat, it disitegrated. We were riding down an interstate and my 15-month-old was in the car. We just got lucky that we made it to the side of the road safely. The problem looks just like the ones seen in the 15 and 16 inch firestons tires that have been recalled. We saved the defective tire and we have pictures of it on the car before it was changed. We want to keep this from happening to…
ODI 740872
Tires
We were traveling on i77 on our way to charleston,south carolina. Our estimated speed at the time of tire failure was 60mph. The posted speed limit was 65mph. Without any warning, the front left tire practically exploded and tore apart. I was able to control the vehicle as we moved into the emergency lane. Upon exiting the vehicle, i found a disintegrated tire, without any explanation. I had my entire family in the…
ODI 738946
Tires
Tire number two explodes. Firestone tires are bad news and kill people. *ak (dot number: ? Tiresize: 16 inch)
ODI 738384
Tires
While driving, rear driver side tire blewout, the consumer also had problems keeping air in tires, the dealer replaced the valve stems but that hasn't solved the problem, the vehicle does not ride well with the tires and vehicle has had a front wheel alignment already (firestone wilderness atx p255/70r16). Nlm
ODI 560418
Tires
Tire blowout due to tread separation at 65mph on i-95 at rush hour traffic. I was informed by both ford motor corp. And firestone that these tires were safe. I am thankful that i was driving the vehicle and not my wife with my three boys she would have most likely hit the brakes and roll the truck. I was extremely luckly i was able to steer the car into the median. They the situation made me very uneasy with the…
ODI 737099
Tires
Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. One person in the vehicle no one hurt. Vehicle did not roll over. Did not lose control of the vehicle. The time was 11:20 a.m. The temperature was 81 degrees. The tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35 psi. The tires had been inspected by a firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation. *nlm **dimsii ivoq entry…
ODI 10007014
Tires
Rear passenger tire blow out, resulting in damaged wheel. One person in the vehicle, no one hurt. Vehicle did not roll over. Did not lose control of vehicle. The time was 11:20 am. The temperature 81 degrees. The tires had been checked two days earlier for inflation to 35psi. The tires had been inspected by a firestone dealer 3 months earlier and showed no signs of tread separation. (dot number: vncu1rd079 tiresize:…
ODI 734311