Wheel Bolts problems of the 1998 Ford Expedition

24 problems related to wheel bolts have been reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/09/2018

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition equipped with goodyear wrangler trailmark tires, size: p265/65/r18 (na). The contact purchased the brand new tires from walmart. While driving 35 mph on the highway, the rear driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. A police report was filed that stated that the lug nuts were completely gone. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Walmart filed a claim with their insurance company, which stated that walmart followed procedures when they installed the tires and were not liable. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. The contact spoke with her state's attorney general's office. The tire failure mileage was unavailable. The failure mileage was 246,233.

2 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 05/08/2005

The right rear wheel feel off my 1998 Ford Expedition. It looks like the lug nuts sheared off at the axle.

3 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 03/04/2005

While approaching a stop light the consumer applied the brake and heard a thump as if something was under the vehicle. The consumer's husband exited the vehicle to see what was wrong. All five lug nut had come off the wheel and it had fallen off.

4 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 02/14/2005

Nhtsa campaign 98v095000; Ford issued a wheel lug nut recall. This vehicle was not included in the recall, but had some of the lug nuts come off. The VIN is outside the remedy scope.

5 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 06/27/2002

While driving 30 mph consumer heard a clicking sound from right front wheel. Dealer determined lugs: nuts had come off. There is recall 98v095000, but this vehicle is not affected due to VIN.

6 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 02/17/2002

Lugs: nuts and studs on rear passenger wheel broke off, only one lug nut was still intact. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected.

7 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 06/15/2000

When standard tire service (rotation) was performed the wheel lug nut studs failed when tightened using typical tightening tools and practices. More information and samples of these failed wheel lug nut studs are available if requested.

8 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/30/1998

Rear driver side lug nuts failed causing vehicle to fish tail, rolling over 4-5 times resting upside down. Two adult and three children ages 5,12 and 18 involved in the crash. One adult suffered broken neck in two places and crushed disc. One week hospital stay with surgery to remove crushed disc and fusion of two vertibrae. Other adult and two children suffered minor cuts and abraisions one child ejected from vehicle onto highway.

9 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1998

Right rear wheels are missing three bolts and lugs which have sheared off. Dealer contacted. Feel free to provide any further infromation.

10 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/15/1998

Lug nuts fell off causing wheel to detach and vehicle collision.

11 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 08/14/1998

After making a turn the wheels never straightened up. Then the wheels came off, and the vehicle hit a brick embankment. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

12 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 07/10/1998

Rec'd notice 98v095000 & notified dealership. Took vehicle to 2 different dealerships & both times informed vehicle needs to be left for 3 days. Don't know when able to get to vehicle & do not know if parts will be available. Owner not satisfied with answers, and cannot leave vehicle that long.

13 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Lug nuts failed prior to recall.

14 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Consumer complained that mfr. /dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice #98s-14/ NHTSA #98v-095 000 concerning lugs: nuts may not create sufficient clamp load, allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/ rotor mounting surface.

15 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 07/01/1998

Consumer complained of dealer / manufacturer not honoring recall notice concerning lugs: nuts. Recall notice infomed consumer that a second notice would be sent as of third quarter. It is alresady the fourth quarter and no notice was received. Dealer is unable to get parts.

16 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 06/01/1998

Recall parts not available for the lug nuts.

17 Wheel Bolts problem

Failure Date: 04/01/1998

Wheel lugs malfunctioned.

18 Wheel Bolts problem

The rear driver's side wheel came off the vehicle due to a broken lug:nut. Dealer has vehicle now.

19 Wheel Bolts problem

Recall number 98v095000; recall remedy did not correct the problem, while driving five lugs: nuts disengaged from the right rear wheel, causing the wheel and tire to nearly come off. Local dealer reimbursed owner for repairs. . Et.

20 Wheel Bolts problem

Consumer received recall notice 98v095000. Dealer tightened lugs: nuts: bolts three times which did not correct the problem. Driver's side rear tire completely come off while driving. Pleae give any further details.

21 Wheel Bolts problem

Lug nuts failed.

22 Wheel Bolts problem

Loose lug nuts.

23 Wheel Bolts problem

All wheel bolts failed. Nlm.

24 Wheel Bolts problem

Consumer received recall letter in June concerning the lugs:nuts and bolts. Consumer went to the dealer on three occasions, dealer had no parts available to correct the problem. Consumer also has not received second notification from manufacturer. Recall number 98v095000. Please give any further details.


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