1995 Ford Explorer: tire blowout or tread separation

85 of the 842 complaints about the 1995 Ford Explorer describe tire blowout or tread separation.

owner complaints: 85
of this car's complaints: 10%
recalls: 0

Is there a fix? 5 service bulletins cover this area of the car. See below

Tire blowout or tread separation by model year

2020
1
2019
2
2018
3
2017
12
2016
8
2015
2
2014
4
2013
3
2009
1
2007
4
2006
2
2005
4
2004
12
2003
9
2002
21
2001
25
2000
76
1999
139
1998
238
1997
246
1996
259
1995
85
1994
136
1993
114
1992
54
1991
45

What owners say

Filed Nov 7, 2006 · Tires · OK

Consumer firestone 500 tire exploded. *ts the tire failed prior to recall notification. The consumer received the recall notice september 2006. When the consumer originally notice something wrong with the tire he contacted the dealer. The dealer advised the consumer to contact an authorized firestone dealer. The firestone dealer said there nothing was wrong with the tire. The vehicle was then taken to a goodyear dealer who said that the tire was obviously separating. The consumer had the tires replaced with another brand. Firestone requested that the defective tire be returned to the but the tire dealer had already disposed of them.

Filed Sep 1, 2004 · Tires · 102,000 miles · PR

While driving 55 MPH rear driver side tire tread separated. As a result, material of the tire went under the vehicle and damaged part of the rear wheel.

Filed May 17, 2003 · Tires · 90,500 miles · FL

While traveling on the highway at highway speed, passenger side rear tire ( firestone radial atx p235/75r15 ) had full tread separation from tire. Was able to slow and pull off of the side of the highway only to find damage to the right rear of my '95 ford explorer. Tread piece had come off the tire and up hitting the lower portion of the fender bending it upward toward the supports for it and then hitting the passenger rear tail light completely breaking it enough to need full replacement. After hitting the light, it came down and hit the passenger rear door window and leaving multiple black tire/rubber marks down the door till it hit the running board on the side.

Filed Oct 11, 2001 · Tires · TX

Pe00 020; rear driver's side tire had tread separation. Firestone ,wilderness arx, p235/75r15.

Filed Oct 4, 2001 · Tires · OH · crash · 1 injury

Left rear tire blow out ,no tread seperation ,vehicle rolled over. *ak (tiresize: 245-16)

Filed Aug 1, 2001 · Tires · MO

The vehicle experienced a tire tread separation (blowout) whiled driving, the consumer had all four tires replaced with another brand one day before the recall was announced (dec 31, 1999), the consumer requested reimbursement but was denied because the tires were purchased prior to january 1, 2000 (firestone atx). Nlm

Filed Jun 27, 2001 · Tires · CA

While driving the right front tire tread separated from the tire, the consumer requested reimbursement for all tires replaced but was denied reimbursement because the replacement tires were purchased prior to the cut off date (firestone radial atx, p235/75r15 dot#w2hl-1pm-105). Nlm

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Tires · MO

The front passenger side tire tread separated while driving, on another occasion the the rear drivers side tire blew out causing the driver to lose control of the vehicle and ended up in a grassy median, in july of 2000 prior to the recall 00t005, consumer had to replace two more tires due to bad belts,consumer is requesting reimbursement for faulty tires (firestone wilderness atx, p235/75r15). Nlm

Filed Jun 2, 2001 · Tires · FL

Tire failure.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Tires · CA

Tread separation/defects all four tires after 7 months. *ak (tiresize: 16)( dot number: tire size: 16 )

Filed May 14, 2001 · Tires · AZ · crash · 1 injury

While driving at approximately 55 MPH in ford, explorer, 1995 right rear firestone tire, size: p255/70r16, dot: vdcu1px019 experienced tread separation. *note: vehicle was involved in a crash due to tread separation. Vehicle classified as a total loss, and consumer's wife suffered nose/head injuries.*ak firestone wilderness at tires.

Filed May 1, 2001 · Tires · CO · crash · 1 injury

The tread on the right front tire separated and the vehicle went off the road and rolled 4 or 5 times. I was injured with bruses, scratches,and glass cuts in my face. I have contacted norma davis at firestone (800‑543‑7522),but she stated that I needed the tire for her to help. I have since had the vehicle repocessed, because my insurance(nationwide insurance co.)chose to repair the vehicle for $10000. After months of taking the vehicle back to the repair shop, I was told that nationwide would no longer be responsible for repairs caused by my accident. My credit is ruined and I can not get any help. I do not know where to turn. Please help me if possible. Thank you very much.*ak( dot number: )