Wheel Related Problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows five common wheel related problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (43 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (eight problems).

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Wheel problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

The Wheel problem

I had had this 2018 Jeep renegade not even 2. 5 months and it needed an oil change and the tires were completely worn out they were every one slick as could get and dangerous. I called the dealer because the tires went bad and I hadn�t had the first 50k miles on it yet and they did nothing.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 2002 Ford Explorer. While driving approximately 10 mph, the contact noticed that the rear passenger side tire rode roughly. The contact noticed that three of the wheel studs were sheared off. The failure occurred four times with the remaining wheel studs.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4x4, I have been getting a humming sound. I have replaced one front wheel hub bearing and both rear will bearing hub. One at a time, couldn't afford to do all. Humming still being heard. I have 125,000 miles and its in good shape. I bought it in 2002 a certified vehicle.   Read details...


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