Wheel Problems of Ford F-550

Ford F-550 owners have reported 42 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 bolts (28 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (9 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford F-550


Recently reported Wheel problems of Ford F-550

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f550 super duty. The dealer noticed that the lug nuts hollowed out the steel rims during a routine inspection. The three rims and rear studs of the vehicle were replaced. The current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 132,000.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

Description in some of the affected vehicles, the rear right-hand axle shaft may have been manufactured without properly completing the electromagnetic induction heat treatment process, making the axle shaft susceptible to fracture.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

The contact owns a 2003 Ford f550 super duty. The dealer noticed that the lug nuts hollowed out the steel rims during a routine inspection. The three rims and rear studs of the vehicle were replaced. The current mileage was 133,000 and failure mileage was 132,000.   Read details...

The Wheel Multi Piece problem

Wheel studs sheared off, causing right rear dual wheels to fall of truck, causing loss of vehicle control. Contacted dealer. Please provide any further information.   Read details...




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