Wheel Problems of Ford Mustang

Ford Mustang owners have reported 85 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 (77 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (5 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Mustang


Recently reported Wheel problems of Ford Mustang

The Wheel problem

I took my 2016 Ford Mustang to a local discount tire store to replace my front passenger seat tire. A few minutes after my car was pulled into the work bay I was called to the front desk. The store supervisor advised me at that time that his technicians noted that my lug nuts were swelling and   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Mustang. The contact stated upon servicing the vehicle, the dealer informed her that the outer shell of the lug nuts were distorted, hindering the replacement of tires. The dealer replaced all 16 lug nuts. The vehicle was repaired.   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

Wheel became loose and swayed from left to right. Consumer loss control of the vehicle, which resulted in an accident. After inspecting the vehicle, consumer noticed the wheel was off the rim.   Read details...

The Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while the dealer was replacing the tires, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The dealer was able to replace the tires; however, the lug nuts were not replaced.   Read details...




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