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.
Tread/Belt
On a 1999 ford expedition are firestone, wilderness at tires. Vehicle was parked when people indicated that left rear tire was splitting on the sidewall where tread met the casing. Took to firestone retailer & mechanic refused to replace the tire due to not being on recall. Have not exchange the tire. Tire size is #16*ak
ODI 872674
Tread/Belt
My seventeen inch well cared for firestone wilderness at failed with a tread separation blowout...this is very dangerous..i still have the bad tire but have replaced the rest with new goodyears( dot number: tire size: seventeen )
ODI 728299
Tread/Belt
All 4 tires tread cracked to steel belts, 1/4-1/2 length cracks. 10-20 cracks per tire, parallel with tread, in grooves. I drive 18wheel truck (11yrs) and have seen countless incidents like this. My firestones are aboput to pop. Neither firestone or ford would discuss on phone. Will nopt drive until i buy other tires new and will retain old tires. *ak( dot number: vncu1rd498 tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 727749
Tread/Belt
While traveling 65-75 mph and without indication tire tread separated. *ak due to the firestone atx tire (p26570r17) experienced tread separation, damage was done to the vehicle. The dot#w2t61re388. *slc
ODI 867827
Tread/Belt
These tires were inspected by the firestone dealer and have cracking in all four tires in the tread shoulders.this is the same defect as the recalled tires--just a different size.the problem is not just with the 15" tires.these shopuld all be part of the recall.ford has not offered any help with this problem either.( dot number: tire size: p265/70r17 )
ODI 728278
Tread/Belt
After the car sat all day we took a evening drive to a neighboring town. We were on a 4 lane highway traveling the posted speed of 65mph, very unexpectdly the right rear tire blew out that nearly caused a rollover situation. After we regained control of the vechicle and pulled to the shoulder of the road we were very suprised that the rear tire had blown out. The damage was located along the sidewall of the tire…
Crash reported
ODI 727089
Tread/Belt
After reading the reports in the newspaper about the ford explorers and the trouble with the firestone wilderness tires, it occurred to me that i may be experiencing some type of trouble. Every night on the way home from work, i hit a stretch of highway with a few small pot holes and cracks in it. When i hit the holes, the steering wheel wretches from my hands very hard and it feels like i am losing control of the…
ODI 726674
Tread/Belt
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving at 70 mph tread on the rear passenger's side tire came. Driver was able to control vehicle. Five other passenger's were in the expediton. No one was hurt. Tire was a firestone, wilderness at, p25570r17, orginal equipment. Tire was taken to a firestone dealership. Dealership offered no type of assistance. *ak the tread separation caused damage to the vehicle. *slc
ODI 866970
Tread/Belt
P255/70r16, size original equipment on a 1999 expedition. At highway speeds tread disintegrated. *ak after rumbling sound at the rear of the vehicle increased, the vehicle began to be rough and the tire disintigrated. *yh
ODI 868743
Tread/Belt
Tire failure occurred on open and clear roadway north of baltimore, md on i-895, a few miles beyond the harbor tunnel. I experienced a blowout of the rear driver side tire. I did not hit or run over anything on the roadway. The tire has a complete slice/shear from the top of the tread down to the rim, along the sidewall of the tire.( dot number: )
ODI 726886
Tread/Belt
Pe 00 020/tire tread separation: 1999 ford expedition, original equipment, dot#vncu1rd269 & tire size p255/70r16. A right rear blowout/ separation while traveling at 55 mph. No injuries were reported. *ak
ODI 867652
Tread/Belt
Consumer had replaced tires because of noise and report seen on the news about the problem where consumer tires were firestone wilderness 255/70/16. *ak
ODI 866491
Tread/Belt
Vehicle in for service. While tires being rotated, mechanic noticed steel belt wiring sticking out of side of tires between tread & beneath the tread. Tires needed to be replaced even though plenty tread was left on tires. No longer possesed the tires. Firestone, wilderness, p255/70r16 with 42,000 miles.*ak dealer replaced the tires with the same kind of tires. *yh
ODI 874417
Tread/Belt
While a 1999 ford, expedition, original equipment, tire side p255/70r16 and dot# unavailable was being serviced was informed of cracks around the sidewall where the tread meets on all four tires. Firestone notified, and will not replace because tires were not covered under recall. *ak all four tires have shown sign of cracking along the tread. Firestone dealer would not replace the tires because these are not part…
ODI 871571
Tread/Belt
I had been driving this vehicle on the highway. I came into town and had a tire failure when i backed into a curb at very low speed (5 mph+\-). The firestone dealer would not look at it saying it was a road hazard and the ford dealer said it was not covered by warranty, so i replaced the tire myself. *ak( dot number: tire size: p255/70r16 )
ODI 727840
Tread/Belt
They were traveling on highway and they made a stop at the hotel. Right rear tire was flat. They took it to a tire place, and saw that tire was torn between the sidewall, inner tire was separted. Attendant put tire in the water. And he told them that tire had to be replaced. Tire firestone wilderness #at 17 inch.*ak the right front tire needs air every 7 days but the one that got flat was replaced. *yh
ODI 868020
Tread/Belt
Original equipment on a 99 expedition. While driving 45mph front right firestone tire blew out.*ak firestone wilderness p255/70/r16 *mw
ODI 866824
Tread/Belt
While driving, firestone wilderness at tires p265/70r17 experienced a blowout caused by tread separation, tire failure caused damage to front and left side of bumper and fender. *slc
ODI 878291
Tread/Belt
Belt seperation and vibration in the tires dealer will not replace( dot number: vncu tire size: p25570r16 )
ODI 728761
Tread/Belt
Recent firestone tire recall only covers 15" wilderness at tires. I had a tire loose pressure/flat at approximately 55 mph. The tires came on my newly purchased 1999 expedition. With only 3900 miles, the tire was destroyed, including the sidewall from slowing the vehicle to a stop after the flat. I did not inspect the tire, i was just told by the ford dealer that replaced it that they would inspect the tire and…
ODI 727748
Tread/Belt
Pe00020; original equipment on a ford, expidition 1999. There are little slices going all the way around tire, consumer took to firestone and they are going to replace them. Consumer will be charged. *ak
ODI 869671
Tread/Belt
While driving about 55 mph left rear tire had a blowout, and found tread had separated. Ford, expedition, 1999, p-255/70r16, dot vncu1rd259. *ak tire is a firestone wilderness, failure caused damage to vehicle. *slc
ODI 887374
Tread/Belt
Pe00020; tire tread separation: while driving about 45 mph tread on the rear driver's side came off. Driver was able to control expediton, and did not receive any injuries. Tire was a wilderness atx, 16, original tire equipment. In july, tire on the rear passenger's side blewout with 21,000 miles. Please provide dot # if possible and any further information.*ak
ODI 869024
Tread/Belt
Firestone wilderness at tire p255/70r16 experienced tread separation, while driving, consumer heard a noise from the front passenger tire which made her pull over to the shoulder and see tire. *slc
ODI 870191
Tread/Belt
Pe00-020; firestone , wilderness at p255/70r16 with original equipment ford expedition 1999, consumer experienced 2 blowouts,once while driving at approximately 70 mph with 10-15,000 miles, and another while driving at aprroximately 60 mph. With 17-20,000 miles. Consumer decided to replace rest of tires. *ak the customer replaced failed tires as well as others due to safety concern. *yh
ODI 869297