4.5

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
24,125 miles

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problem #16

Apr 042007

Explorer 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 140,000 miles
I was told from employees at amercan tire company. That the dominator tires had defects. Now will not replace another bad tire.

- Fresno, CA, USA

problem #15

Aug 032004

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • 186,000 miles
Four tires cracked at the sidewall. Dealer stated the cracks were cause from dry rot.

- Northford, CT, USA

problem #14

Dec 162002

Explorer 8-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
There were two tires blowouts at the sidewall simultaneously while driving. The blowouts caused damage to both driver's front and rear wheels. Tire info: Firestone wilderness 235/75R15 (dot/unavailable) 20K miles on both tires driver's front and rear. Ts scc

- Tulsa, OK, USA

problem #13

Mar 232001

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Dunlop radial rover tire experienced blowout on rear passenger inside sidewall while traveling through an intersection, tires were replacement tires, size P235/75R15, dot hld113100.

- Fair Haven, NJ, USA

problem #12

Oct 112000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone wilderness tire P255 70 R16 experienced cracking on the inside and outside of sidewall.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #11

Oct 112000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone wilderness tire P255 70 R16 experienced cracking on the inside and outside of sidewall.

- Pace, FL, USA

problem #10

May 131998

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Firestone Wilderness AT tires were replaced twice because cracks developed at the sidewall where the tread meets the sidewall, the tires that are presently on this vehicle have the same cracks as previous faulty tires. Nlm

- Rockaway, NJ, USA

problem #9

Sep 062000

(reported on)

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While having tire serviced notice a buble on the outer sidewall of tire. In addition, all four tires had cracks on the outer tread.

- Weirton, WV, USA

problem #8

Jun 012000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; tires were cracking around sidewall, and tires were replaced by Firestone. Problem was solved.

- Sioux Falls, SD, USA

problem #7

Sep 051997

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Side wall blew out on tire while driving on freeway. Tire seperated from tread on rear passenger tire.( dot number: Tire size: P235/75R15 )

- Auburn, WA, USA

problem #6

Jul 022000

Explorer 4WD

  • miles
Tire side wall blew apart. Looked like a donut. Contacted nearest Firestone dealership who wouldn't replace according to tire road hazard warranty. Contacted elk grove Ford (nearest dealership) who collected tire and sent to Firestone who as of Aug. 4, 2000 has not replaced deflect tires nor refund money spent on due to repairs as a result of deflective tire according to big-O employee adam.( dot number: Tire size: P235-75-15 )

- Sacramento, CA, USA

problem #5

May 202000

Explorer

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Left rear tire sidewalls came to ribbons. Tread had separated from the tire. The tire was a Firestone wilderness, unsure if it was the original tires. Vehicle was driving approx 60 mph. Tire size P255/70R16. The tire was given to dealer. Customer was waiting for recall to replace the tires but would not drive the vehicle on interstate until tire safety is assured.

- Homestead, FL, USA

problem #4

May 302000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Tires are cracking on the sidewall, I'm afraid to getup to highway speeds. There is plenty of tread left on the tires. They say "made in Canada" I could not find the dot #.( dot number: None tire size: P255/70R16 )

- Pearland, TX, USA

problem #3

Apr 072000

Explorer

  • miles
Tread separated from tire body at posted highway speed (70mph).( dot number: Tire size: P23575R15 )

- Grand Prairie, TX, USA

problem #2

Jul 011998

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
One of the Firestone front tires blew out due to tread portion separating from both sidewalls.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #1

Dec 301996

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Three original tires replaced due to flexing of thin sidewalls onto sharp rocks.

- South Pasadena, CA, USA