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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
36 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
53 / 5
Average Mileage:
641 miles

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1998 Ford Explorer wheels / hubs problems

wheels / hubs problem

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1998 Ford Explorer Owner Comments (Page 5 of 20)

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problem #301

Aug 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 70 R16) experienced cracking and showed signs of tread separation, the tires are not part of the recall.

- Seattle, WA, USA

problem #300

Oct 222000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer noticed hairline cracks along the sidewall about 1 inch from the tread of two tires and one tire has cracks around the circumference of the tire, the tires were not included in recall and consumer request reimbursement of replaced tires (Firestone Wilderness AT tires P235/75R15). Nlm

- Vienna, VA, USA

problem #299

Jun 192000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced fitestone ATX tire prior to recall notice and request reimbursement but was told he had no recourse without the old tires. Nlm

- Woodstock, IL, USA

problem #298

Aug 222000

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Firestone Wilderness AT tires experienced uneven and excessive wear at such a low mileage on the outside of the tread and there is an unbalanced pulling at higher speeds (over 35 mph).

- Miami Shor, FL, USA

problem #297

Sep 232000

Explorer

  • miles
Tire replaced prior to recall (00T-005), owner requesting reimbursement.

- Glen Carbo, IL, USA

problem #296

Aug 022000

Explorer

  • miles
After a blow-out, owner replaced all four tires, owner seeking reimbursement under recall (00T-005).

- Midlothian, TX, USA

problem #295

Sep 142000

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Consumer had recalled (00T005) Firestone Wilderness AT tires replaced with dunlop, however after the replacement tires were on the vehicle it vibrated and shook badly, after the tires have been balanced 4 times, the vibration and shaking still exists, this problem could be a suspension or tire problem.

- Jackson, TN, USA

problem #294

Oct 012000

Explorer

  • miles
PE00 020; consumer was traveling 45mph on highway and heard a thumping noise. She was able to pull over to shoulders, and noticed that driver's side rear tire tread had separated. Firestone, wilderness a#at, P255.70R16.

- Georgetown, TX, USA

problem #293

Oct 012000

Explorer 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Pee00 020; consumer was putting air inside of tire and noticed that all four tires in inner side of tire tread were beginning to separate. Firestone, wilderness #at P25570R16. There were no injuries.

- Stanton Island, NY, USA

problem #292

May 092000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced tires prior to recall noitice 00T-005 and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Lakeland, FL, USA

problem #291

Nov 012000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Firestone Wilderness AT tires (P235 75 R15) are included in recall 00T005, consumer has not yet received replacement tires.

- Brookfield, WI, USA

problem #290

Sep 092000

Explorer

  • miles
The right front and both rear Firestone Wilderness AT tires(P235 75 R15) are experiencing tread separation, consumer is requesting that Firestone pay for the replacement tires.

- Cary, NC, USA

problem #289

Sep 222000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall 00T005, the tires were replaced and the consumer was charged for labor, the consumer is requesting reimbursement for this charge.

- Novato, CA, USA

problem #288

Aug 122000

Explorer

  • miles
The recall (00T-005) applied to the consumers tires, however consumer could not obtain recall replacement tires for several months, the consumer replaced tires from other source and requests reimbursement (attorney for consumer).

- Lakewood, CO, USA

problem #287

May 011999

Explorer

  • miles
The Firestone Wilderness AT tires began deteriorating and one was showing signs of tread separation of the tread belt, consumer replaced all four tires and request reimbursement. Nlm

- Plano, TX, USA

problem #286

Jan 111999

Explorer

  • miles
The original Firestone ATX (P235/75R50) tires on the vehicle were replaced due to tread separation prior to recall (00T-005) notification, consumer requesting reimbursement.

- Kihei, HI, USA

problem #285

Aug 182000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer replaced all four Firestone tires on the vehicle due to tread separation, at the time of replacement the tires were not included in the recall and the dealership replaced them, however consumer is requesting reimbursement and feels they may be included in the subsequent recall (00T-005).

- Bangor, PA, USA

problem #284

Sep 192000

Explorer

  • miles
Consumer received recall (oot-005) and went to have inspection completed, dealer noticed signs of cracking and said that the tires were included in the recall, however replacement tires were not available, consumer had tires replaced at a Goodyear dealership and wants full reimbursement for expense.

- Leawood, KS, USA

problem #283

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Upon inspection the dealer noted that the Firestone tires had numerous cracks and one of the tires was pulling apart, tires are not included in recall 00T-005, consumer request reimbursement (P255/70R16 109S M/S). Nlm

- Newaygo, MI, USA

problem #282

Oct 172000

(reported on)

Explorer

  • miles
Upon inspection consumer noticed that their Firestone ATX wilderness tires were cracking around the edge (P255/70R16 1095 M/S). Nlm

- Rockwall, TX, USA

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