1999 Ford Expedition Tread/Belt Problems
- 75
- 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 75 stored complaint records:
- 3 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- firestone wilderness · 28 records
- tread separation · 22 records
- tire size · 20 records
- rear tire · 12 records
- four tires · 11 records
- tire tread · 11 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
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
Tread/Belt
Defective tires, resulting in need for replacement had tread seperation from steel belts on all four tires manufacturer id on tires (3) 4bcuc6wr1201, (1) 4bcuc6wr3900. *jb
ODI 10082457
Tread/Belt
While driving the vehicle suddenly began to shake. The consumer stated they heard a pop and pulled over on the service road. Upon inspection the consumer noticed that the passenger side right front tire had shredded completely. She said her husband changed the tire. She tried to get a replacement for the shredded tire, she was told no, because that was not on recall. The tire was an original equipment firestone…
ODI 10074248
Tread/Belt
Purchased a new set of yokohama geolander at tires size 265/70/17 mounted on 1999 ford expedition. Tires were rotated with every oil change, and after 17,000 miles have completely worn out.
ODI 10065903
Tread/Belt
3of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? Enlj jld0700. Failure occurred @ 37 months and 39000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 ford expedition 2wd 4.6l. This is 3of4 tires to fail. Purchased a set of michelin ltx m/s 3/16/04... Sr-101 northbound (west phoenix) end of a trip from san diego, 10pm,…
ODI 10062380
Tread/Belt
2of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn? Enlj jld2100. Failure occured @ 37 months and 38kmiles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 1/4" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 ford expedition 2wd 4.6l. This is 2of4 tires to fail. I-10 westbound, 20 miles west of phoenix, 2pm, airtemp 92f, dry, speed=75mph. Gradual increase in "shake" and steering…
ODI 10062378
Tread/Belt
1of3 - bridgestone dualer at t9802 d693az p265/70r16 set of 4 purchased 2/2/2001 - this tire sn unknown. Failure occurred @ 31 months and 33000 miles after purchase. No uneven tire wear, 3/8" tread depth, tires inflated to mfg spec, 1999 ford expedition 2wd 4.6l. This is 1of4 tires to fail. I-10 eastbound, 60 miles south (east) of phoenix, 5pm, airtemp 105f, dry, speed=75 mph. 15 seconds of "shake" preceded a…
ODI 10062377
Tread/Belt
While driving, the tires experienced tread separation. *ak *ph *jb
ODI 10022736
Tread/Belt
After reading a local newspaper and reading articles through the website regarding the recall of certain tires due to tread separation. The consumer was concerned about the tires on his 99' ford expedition (grabber aw p255 70 r16). The cosumer had similar tread separation problems that existed with the tires on the vehicle.*scc *cb *jb
ODI 567408
Tread/Belt
Consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over to the shoulders, and noticed that right rear inner tire separated. Firestone, wilderness at, 25575r15. Dealership was aware of problem.*ak
ODI 898902
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
Tread/Belt
The left rear firestone tire lost tread and blew out while the consumer was driving. The consumer replaced all four tires.tire size p255/70r16 and dot # w2cuird438. *yh
ODI 562837
Tread/Belt
I would like to discuss with someone the problem that occurred on my vehicle on march 21st .while travelling on a local highway in florida when my car had a blow out at about 60 mph after examining the tire i found that the tread had come apart from the tire .once i saw this i took the tire to firestone for the second visit to show them the problem .they insisted that the problem was normal for blow outs.i then…
ODI 743105
Tread/Belt
While driving, consumer heard a booming noise, tire had separated and jerked vehicle into oncoming traffic, tire was firestone wilderness at, size p255/70r16, dot #w20u1rd. *slc
ODI 882009
Tread/Belt
As i was turning into a parking lot, my tire went flat. Upon inspection of the tire it was discovered the tread is pealing off. There are two long parallel cracks approx 2-3 inches apart in the center of the tire. The tread between is peeling off and the belt treads are pushing out. If feel this is a manufacturing defect. With all the lives that have been lost from these tire defects i cannot rest until all my…
ODI 740736
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on a highway and heard a thumping noise. He was able to pull over onto the shoulders. He noticed that passenger's right rear tire tread had separated from vehicle. Firestone, wilderness #at, p2557016. Firestone was notified about tire,and attendant for firestone stated that no action would be taken because tires were not on recall or on advisory list. *ak
Crash reported
ODI 876084
Tread/Belt
Complete tread separation occurred on this tire on the morning of 10/31/00 at 5:30am while i was on my way to work. I was driving on the sw fwy in houston. The road way is very smooth and level. It was dry and traffic was light. The tire did not sound like a typical blowout. I felt it rather than heard it but the control of the vehicle was immediately compromised. The vehicle swerved but i regained control, slowed…
ODI 735495
Tread/Belt
I took to ford and they said they would replace but then stated that tread wear was beyond.*ak (tiresize: 265/16)( dot number: tire size: 265/16 )
ODI 745999
Tread/Belt
Tires show cracks along the tread, just as the recalled tires for firestone did before they blew out, or had tread failure. My tires are not in the warning, or recall, so firestone won't replace them. Since this is my only transportation to/from work, and i travel the freeway 70 miles per day, tread failure will happen soon if not replaced.( dot number: tire size: 235/70 r17 )
ODI 732116
Tread/Belt
Pe00020; tire tread separation: when changing rear passenger's side tire, there was a crack front in the sidewall and tread. Tire size p25570r1,. Original tire equipment on a 1999, expedition. Tire mileage about 16000. Ford/ firestone would not do anything about the tire. Please dot number if possible and any further information. *ak dot#wzcu1rd139. *slc
ODI 870792
Tires · Tread/Belt
Catastrophic failure - center section of tire gone, 2 side wall left. *ak (dot number: vncu tiresize: p255/70r16)
ODI 736839
Tread/Belt
All four tires indicated tread separation @ 17" tires firestone said only 50% reduction. *ak (tiresize: 17)( dot number: tire size: 17 )
ODI 732880
Tread/Belt
The firestone wilderness at tires (p265/70r170) began to develop weather cracks along thr edge of the cap, was told that only 15 inch tires were involved in recall 00t-005. Nlm
ODI 554927
Tread/Belt
Tread separation with 4-5 inch break and complete collapse of tire. This complete tire falilure could easily have caused a major accident as i had been driving 70 mph. The tread separated in the middle of the tire and tore through to the inside with the 4-5 inch slit completely through. I am fortunate that it did not blow out at the high speed driving. When i saw how the tire failed, i asked firestone to replace…
ODI 732683
Tread/Belt
Pe00 020; consumer was traveling about 65mph on highway and heard a popping noise. Lost control, but managed to steer vehicle safely to the shoulder. Left front tire tread separated. When she got out of vehicle, another vehicle hit her trying to escape debris from road. Firestone, wilderness tires, size was 17inch. Consumer stated that the tire exploded on impact. *ak
Crash reported · 1 injury
ODI 868462