1999 Ford Explorer Tires Problems

NHTSA component category: TIRES · data through 07/12/2026

212Tires complaints

15.7%Of all 1,348 complaints

#1Most-reported category

Source: U.S. NHTSA complaint data. Complaints are unverified reports from vehicle owners — a complaint is not a confirmed defect.

How tires ranks on this vehicle

TIRES212 · 15.7%

TIRES:TREAD/BELT166 · 12.3%

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER106 · 7.9%

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL92 · 6.8%

AIR BAGS63 · 4.7%

Share of the 1,348 complaints citing each category; one complaint can cite several. Full breakdown on the 1999 Ford Explorer overview page.

What owners report

“ENTIRE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES ARE BENT INWARD TOWARDS THE FRONT FENDER. ALSO, TIRES ARE EXPOSED TO RUBBING. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.”NHTSA complaint 838869 — filed 06/04/1999

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Tires complaints by year filed

Frequently asked questions

Does the 1999 Ford Explorer have tires problems?

Tires is the most-reported problem area on the 1999 Ford Explorer: 212 of 1,348 complaints on file (15.7%). Complaints are unverified owner reports, not confirmed defects.

How many complaints does the 1999 Ford Explorer have in total?

1,348 complaints were on file with NHTSA as of 07/12/2026. Across all categories, 115 involved a crash, 44 involved a fire, 124 reported injuries, and 4 reported deaths.

What does NHTSA's tires category include?

NHTSA assigns each complaint to standard component categories; this page reports the TIRES category exactly as NHTSA defines and records it.

About this data — Complaint figures on this page are consumer reports submitted to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a U.S. government agency. NHTSA does not verify individual complaints; a complaint is not proof that a defect exists, and counts reflect what owners chose to report, not confirmed failure rates. Recall information comes from official NHTSA safety recall campaigns; recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Always check your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. CarModelProblems.com is an independent site and is not affiliated with NHTSA or any vehicle manufacturer. Data through 07/12/2026.