1999 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
4 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Owner Complaints (4)
While driving at low speed near home, your tire suddenly fell off the driver's side with no warning signs or sounds beforehand. All five wheel studs that secure the tire broke simultaneously, causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle while other cars were nearby on the road. The tire will need to be reattached, which likely involves replacing the broken wheel studs and having the wheel remounted and rebalanced.
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WHILE REPLACING FIRESTONE TIRES RECALL INDEPENDENT TIRE CENTER NOTICED THREE OUT OF FOUR ALUMINUM WHEELS WERE OUT OF ROUND AND UNABLE TO BALANCE THE TIRES. DEALER / MANUFACTURER NOTIFIED, AND INFORMED CONSUMER THAT VEHICLE WAS OUT OF ITS WARRANTY, AND NOTHING WOULD BE DONE. PLEASE FILL FREE TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER DETAILS. *K
WHEN PUTTING ON NEW TIRES CONSUMER NOTICED THAT WHEN WHEELS WERE WELDED THEY WAS NOT DOWN GRINDED SMOOTHLY. CONSUMER COULD SEE WHEELS MOVE SIDE TO SIDE. ALSO, WHEELS WERE VIBRATING VIOLENTLY . PLEASE PROVIDE FURTHER INFORMATION.*AK
RIM HAS A MANUFACTURER DEFECT THAT CAUSES AIR PRESSURE TO LOWER AFTER A LONG DRIVE, AND RIMS GETTING HOT. LEAK WOULD START AFTER PARKING DUE TO HEATED RIM. DEALER HAS BEEN CONTACTED.*AK