Table 1 shows one common wheel related problems of the 2019 Ford Explorer.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems |
I was traveling on the interstate (~75 mph) when the rear of my vehicle suddenly jerked to one side with enough force to cause a loss of control. There were no lights or warning sounds to indicate that there was anything wrong with the vehicle in that moment or leading up to it. I was fortunate enough that no contact was made with any other vehicles as my car crossed all three lanes; from the center lane to the far right and then back across all three lanes to the far left. The car skidded off the highway and slid onto a sloped embankment before it stopped. Obviously, I or someone else could have been seriously injured or even killed. I was able to drive the car back up on the shoulder of the highway. Everything was functioning properly except the steering. I was able to drive at ~15 mph to the nearest exit. I was then towed to my mechanic's shop. The tow truck driver said it looked like my right rear tire was about to "fall off" and that I was very lucky. My mechanic took pictures of the damaged part (right rear toe arm) both on the vehicle and again once removed. He checked with Ford for a recall and found out that this part had been part of a recall on Explorers from 2012-2017, but not on the 2019. Assuming the part had been redesigned after 2017, he ordered a replacement for the right. (the left toe arm was not damaged. ) however, once the replacement part arrived, it was a completely new design from the 2019 toe arm. He recommended I replace the left toe arm as well since the parts were so different. My right shock absorber was also damaged in the accident and had to be replaced.
I purchased my 2019 Ford Explorer in March 2019. I have now replaced all 4 hankook tires. The tires have had cracks, tears, holes, and were shredding. Each tire faulted at different times. I had a blow out on the highway. Hankook was contacted by the dealership and myself. Hankook blamed me on the first tire. I have now found a hole and rips all over the 4th tire. The dealership claimed it manufacturer fault. I cannot reveal my age but I have owned many cars. I have never had any other car do this but my 2016 Ford Explorer. This car had hankook tires. I had to replace the tires on this vehicles at 8 months due to holes and extreme shredding. Hankook has complaints all over the internet and bbb. I had a blow out right after contacting them on a different tire than I reported to them. I have a year old car with 4 tires that have holes, years, shreds. Today I had to put a 4th tire on the car. Hankook is going to hurt someone! I was driving 85mph when the tire blew out.
Tl-the contact owns a 2019 Ford Explorer equipped with hankook tires, tire line: ventus 105h, tire size: 255/50/r20, and dot number: 5mnc1ah. The contact stated that he noticed the tire that initially came on the vehicle had to be replaced because the tire pressure was consistently low from a 3 inch cut about 2 inches from the rim. . The tire that was replaced was the right front tire on the passenger side. The dealer sunset Ford 11700 gravois rd, st. Louis, mo 63127 (314) 843-4431 tried to sell the contact a new tire after informing him that the tire was not covered by the warranty. The contact took the tireto get a second opinion from a tire dealer. The tire dealer stated that the issue was an actual defect on the tire. The contact had not yet been able to contact the tire manufacturer. The failure mileage was 2,000. Tf.
While driving from virginia to florida, towing small u-haul trailer, wheel lugs sheared off, causing wheel to come off belt rolling the vehicle. Vehicle is brand new, I am the one and only owner from the dealership and never been worked on.