Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 1996 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel problems |
Driver side trailer wheel sheared off while driving. The vehicle was towing a trailer. The left side trailer wheel sheared off while driving. Another vehicle struck the debris in the roadway. Upon inspection all the lug nuts were missing from the left side along with the tire. Read details...
I was driving my Ford Explorer and my tire on the driver frontside went out and my steering wheel locked up on me and then my vehicle hit the curve and flipped over 15 or 16 times before it stopped I was feeling all over the road I had my set belt on but my air bags never came out and I was only Read details...
In 1996 Ford implemented new sealed hub assemblies to replace standard wheel bearings. At approximately 3000 miles a constant squeaking developed in my front wheels. The mechanic diagnosis was brake noise annoying but harmless. Read details...