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2017 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems

46 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

46
Complaints
1
Recalls
1
Crashes
Jan 2021Dec 2019
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wheels Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17E048000

WHEELS:HUB

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.

Fix: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

Owner Complaints (46)

criticalWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2021

While driving on the freeway, I heard a clunking noise from the rear of my vehicle and immediately started to fishtail violently back and forth across all 3 lanes of the highway narrowly avoiding crashing into other cars on the highway while avoiding spinning or flipping the vehicle.

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NHTSA #: 11427042
criticalWHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Oct 2019

Purchased 2017 ford explorer december 2017 with original hankook ventus s1 noble2 255/50r20 105h tires. Have 17,000 miles and have been rotated at each oil change; been having extreme treadwear and was told by the authorized dealer that ithe tires are bad and need replaced. Dealer suggested to contact hankook directly because others have experienced similar issues.

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NHTSA #: 11267139
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2019

The vehicle in question is a 2017 ford explorer with hankook ventus s1noble2 front tires that are shredding both on the interior and exterior parameter of the tires. The delamination is migrating towards the center of the tire as well with flaps and chunks of rubber some over 10mm are separating from the substrate. The tires only have 27,000 miles on them and look like they have 50,000+.

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NHTSA #: 11245005
criticalWHEELS
CrashFiled: Apr 2019

On april 19, 2019 I brought my car to ford in torrance california. This is the second time I brought my car to them. I'm leasing a 2017 ford explore with hancock tires.

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NHTSA #: 11197377
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2019

Ford explorers, such as mine, are equipped from the factory with defective and potentially dangerous hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, acknowledged by the tire manufacturer hankook. This type of tire provided by ford and hankook have known issues with their construction and durability which not only is a significant concern for the health, safety, and welfare of owners such as myself.

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NHTSA #: 11180042
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2018

2017 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 105h tires, size: 255/50r20. Tires, chunks and pieces of the rubber detached from the tires. Called malloy ford in winchester va and said needed to contact a hankook dealer no one will help and according to the tire manufacturer warranty that comes with new car would only cover sixty percent of the tire replacement after 12,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11130579
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

While driving the vehicle at approximately 20 MPH a loud noise was heard and the left rear tire rapidly deflated. Installed the factory spare tire. Noted a 2" long slice across the tread of the tire.

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NHTSA #: 11118925
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2025

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to change the tires on the vehicle and was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen.

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NHTSA #: 11670891
mediumWHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Nov 2024

Rear toe links, rear alignment is off. Dealership said they can’t fix it. My tires are wearing incredibly fast.

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NHTSA #: 11627425
mediumWHEELS,SERVICE BRAKES
Filed: Apr 2021

Rear brake calipers seized and wore brake pads all the way down. Slight intermittent sound was noticed when car was in motion but thought it may be related to the roof rack detachment that was pending repair. Squealing became persistent and stopped upon breaking, and started again after brake released.

NHTSA #: 11407773
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2019

Took my vehicle to the dealer for tire problem. They informed me that I need all tires replaced. This vehicle has 27000 miles on it.

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NHTSA #: 11287448
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2019

I recently failed ny state inspection due to premature tire wear on my ford explorer 2017 with 24,500 miles. The hankook ventus s1 noble have a service announcement regarding premature wear, however no ford dealership service department will service my vehicle even after contacting hankook and providing information on the service announcement.

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NHTSA #: 11286670
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2019

I purchased a 2017 ford explorer limited SUV at the winnipeg,canada ford 4s (mid-town ford sales limited ) in july 2017. Tire model: 255/50r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2. It was found that the four tires abrasion more serious than other vehicles under normal use.

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NHTSA #: 11257254
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2019

I took my vehicle in for service at landers ford in collierville, tn on 6/11/2019 because I had a slow leak in one of my tires and needed an oil change. The technician who completed the services told me that I need new tires. I questioned this because the tires only had 28,222 miles on them.

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NHTSA #: 11222792
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2019

Before leaving for florida I had my 2017 explorer serviced at the dealership. There was approx 16,000 miles and tires were checked to be fine. These tires are hankook ventus s1 noble tires.

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NHTSA #: 11196560
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Mar 2019

My tires are shredding and falling apart. The car has 21000 miles only. Tires have been rotated two times already.

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NHTSA #: 11185979
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2019

The tires on my ford explorer we're completely bald with less than 14,000 miles on then. I drive slow and am safe minded driver. When the tires appeared to be cut I took the explorer back to the dealer and two other tire dealers.

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NHTSA #: 11179996
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2019

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tire chipping/peeling at 5000 miles. Front two tires worse than rear. Rotated tires and replaced the two that were on the front through the dealer.

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NHTSA #: 11166808
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2018

I lease a2017 ford explorer sport which currently has 20,000 miles. I went to flood ford dealership for an oil change and was advised my hankook tires were wearing rapidly and would need to be replaced soon. The service advisor stated that there have been a lot of problems with these certain tires.

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NHTSA #: 11150966
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2018

2017 ford explorer sport. Basically the original hankook ventus tires that came on the car have worn incredibly fast. 15000 currently and they are almost bald on the edges.

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NHTSA #: 11149626
mediumWHEELS
Filed: May 2018

My vehicle has about 19,000 miles and the tires are about bald. Took my local dealer and they are telling me that ford will not address the issue. This vehicle cannot go through another winter.

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NHTSA #: 11093314
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2018

Re:hankook ventus s1 noble 2 255/50r20 105h-on 01/20/18, I was advised by a new friend to have my tires checked out. He noticed the pieces of tire chipping off and was concerned for my safety. The following week, I took my car to olin mott, a longtime & reputable area tire store.

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NHTSA #: 11082652
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2018

Went to dealer for routine maintenance and dealer indicated I need immediate tire replacement of all 4 tires because the tread is flaking off! The vehicle was parked in the service bay drive. There are visible signs of tread separations and gouges in the tires.

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NHTSA #: 11064672
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2018

Hankook ventus s1 noble2 tires have large chunks coming off the tread at 9,300 miles (reported to dealer); condition got worse at 12,000miles (reported to dealership again); condition continues to get worse at 14,000 miles (car left at dealership for tires to be sent to hankook)

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NHTSA #: 11063080
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2017

It has been just over 1 year driving this vehicle, 8115 miles currently. A few days ago while walking around my car, I noticed chipping, cracking, & peeling away of the tread on my tires. It does not look normal and not too sure if it is safe to continue to drive.

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NHTSA #: 11048718
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2017

Hankook ventus s1 nobel 2 size 255/50r20 105h dot 5mnc 1a h 1916 these tires have 16,940 miles (13 months since bought it) on them and came oem on 2017 ford explorer. The tire tread is peeling and shredding. Premature wear.

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NHTSA #: 11045093
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2017

The subject vehicle has approximately 12,200 miles on oem supplied hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires. Size 255/50r20. Tread is peeling off and premature wear.

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NHTSA #: 11039772
lowWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2022

The right front passenger tire fell off while driving.

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NHTSA #: 11450385
lowWHEELS
Filed: May 2021

While driving on a straight street 25-35 MPH july 30, 2020, on a sunny day,my car right passenger tire came off. On a city street. Causing my car to hit the curb.

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NHTSA #: 11415603
lowWHEELS,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE,LANE DEPARTURE
Filed: Jan 2021

Last night one of my hankook s1 noble on my 2017 ford explorer blew out while driving on the 405 freeway and required me to pull over and change the tire. At 21,000 miles on the vehicle/ tires the mechanic shop told me the tires were basically bald and had rubber evenly eroding (which indicates not an alignment issue). The tires were also rotated and supposed to last 50,000 miles.

NHTSA #: 11386317
lowWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2020

My 2017 ford explorer has 19,000 miles on it and has been maintained well. It was outfitted with hankook ventus s1 nobles 255/50r20 tires when we purchased it new in dec 2017. The tread has worn down to 4/32nds and is disintegrating-you can peel little bits of rubber off of them.

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NHTSA #: 11309438
lowWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2019

2017 ford explorer: all 4 original equipment tires (hankook 255/50 r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2) experienced accelerated tread wear. Tread depth is down to 4/32 at 30,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11270403
lowWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2019

Tires are deemed worn out at 16000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11255496
lowWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2019

I took my 2017 ford explorer sport with 23,800 miles to be inspected today and it failed inspection. I was told that the tires are severely worn. I took it to a tire place and they concurred.

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NHTSA #: 11253677
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2019

Hankook brand tires on ford explorer. I have had to replace 2 sets of hanook tires on my ford explorer at 25,00 and 20,000 miles on the tires for low tred on tires. The tires have a 70,000 mile warranty and the was no cause for tire wear, I.e.

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NHTSA #: 11245860
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2019

Hancook 255/50r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2 tires worn to point of steel belt showing with under 20k miles. Serious safety concern.

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NHTSA #: 11243177
lowWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2019

We noticed severe premature tire wear on the factory tires on our 2017 ford explorer. The SUV came with hankook 255/50r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2 tires which started showing signs of premature wear within 15,000 miles. Now one is completely bald at 33,042 miles and the others are peeling/cracking.

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NHTSA #: 11222439
lowWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2019

Equipped with hankook tires ventus s1 noble 2 255/50r20 that have excessive early tread wear and scalloping/flaking along the edges. Car had less than 16,000 miles when wear noticed. Had tires rotated and aligned again to ensure not caused by these issues.

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NHTSA #: 11221679
lowWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2019

I purchased a 2017 ford explorer with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 105h tires in sept 2017. I only have 14400 miles on these tires. They have always been inflated correctly, and maintained.

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NHTSA #: 11181127
lowWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2019

My 2017 explorer limited (11042 miles driven since new as of today ) and purchased new december 2017 factory equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires, are vibrating at all speeds and won`t hold air pressure longer than two weeks. During inspection, minute hairline cracks were detected on all 4 tires. This vehicle has only been driven short distances not exceeding 50 miles radius.

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NHTSA #: 11173557
lowWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2018

2017 ford explorer equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 105h tires, size: 255/50r20. Chunks and pieces of the rubber are detaching, peeling, and flaking from the tire tread surface. The tires have 13,100 miles on them.

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NHTSA #: 11153629
lowWHEELS
Filed: Nov 2018

Takata recall my car has 23,000 and the front hankook tires are bald and flaking off.

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NHTSA #: 11145010
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

Hankook tires (255/50r20 105h ventus s1 noble 2) that came with the vehicle are showing unusual cracking and chipping. The vehicle only has 11,400 miles and is driven about 5 miles per day and mostly in a residential area. I took vehicle in for a routine oil change/tire rotation and service technician warned me that the tires were wearing and chipping.

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NHTSA #: 11121823
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

I have a 2017 ford explorer with 5500 miles and noticed the tires are having uneven wear they are hankook ventus s1 noble 2 in 255/50/20 5mn1ah 1316 this is a known issue and these should be covered under the factory/ tire warranty as it states from 1 mile to 12k miles it is covered 100% in the manual and hankook wants to pro rate the tires for a defect that is caused my the manufacturing process shame on them

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NHTSA #: 11119014
lowWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2018

Front tires hankook ventus s1 noble 2 255/50r20 are shredding and chipping at 10k miles

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NHTSA #: 11082455
lowWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2017

2016 ford explorer limited equipped with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires size 255/50 r20. The dot code on the tires is 5mnc 1ah 0716. The vehicle odometer shows 4,186 miles.

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NHTSA #: 10956614

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