Table 1 shows three common wheel related problems of the 2001 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the wheel cover/hubcaps (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the wheel (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel Cover/hubcaps problems | |
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |
Hub caps are coming loose from the steel wheel rims. We have pictures showing the plastic tabs cracking or missing from the hub caps. The fire department stated that hubcaps are coming off at highway speed with no warning. The hub caps flying off in any direction. Read details...
Tailpipe is close enough to spare tire to melt tire. Tire is unusable. Later vehicles have a heat shield in place to prevent this. Ford should have recalled earlier units. Read details...
The lugs were incompatible with the wheel and tire Read details...