Wheel Problems of Ford F-250

Ford F-250 owners have reported 408 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (377 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (14 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford F-250


Recently reported Wheel problems of Ford F-250

The Wheel problem

My f250 experiences what is known as death wobble when driving over 50mph and hitting bumps. It's been happening much more frequently as of late. Only way to stop it from wobbling is getting over to the shoulder and slow down to approximately 40-45.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

While driving at 55 mph consumer felt a vibration in the vehicle. A few seconds later right side rear wheel separated from the vehicle. Vehicle skidded to a stop on the shoulder, where the consumer found that the 8 lugs: nuts had sheared off.   Read details...

The Wheel Cover/hubcaps problem

The contact owns a 2000 Ford F-250. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA campaign id number 07e106000 (wheels:cap/cover/hub), which stated that he should check the hub to verify if the component was defective.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

Tl the contact owns a 1998 Ford F-250. The contact took the vehicle to an independent tire store and the mechanic refused to mount the rear driver side tire because the rim was severely rusted. All of the other rims were in the same condition, including the spare that was not even mounted.   Read details...




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