Wheel Related Problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows two common wheel related problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel rim (one problem).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Explorer

Problem Category Number of Problems
Wheel problems
3
Wheel Rim problems
1

Recently reported Wheel problems of the 1999 Ford Explorer

The Wheel problem

Was driving under 20mph on my way home about 5 minutes away no warning no sounds nothing warned us that our tire was going to fall off the drivers side while driving with other vehicles on the road behind us and in passing us all 5 studs that hold the lugnuts on so tire stays on but all 5 studs   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

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.   Read details...


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