Table 1 shows five common wheel related problems of the 2003 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel (38 problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel bolts (six problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Multi Piece problems |
We have recurring wheel bearing and hub assembly issue. The timing I put on the form may be off a bit but not much. Its all like a recurring Ford Explorer nightmare at this point! we have replaced bearings, hib assembly, tie rod, then rear end went up ( and shouldn't have)/now again, another Read details...
The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-35 mph around a curb, the driver thought that the tire was flat. The contact pulled off the road and noticed that three of the wheel studs on the driver’s side rear wheel had sheared off. Read details...
I was having excessive road noise and car was not handling properly due to a bad driver's side wheel hub assembly. Read details...