Wheel Problems of Ford Ranger

Ford Ranger owners have reported 64 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 5 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (50 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel rim (7 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Wheel related problems of Ford Ranger


Recently reported Wheel problems of Ford Ranger

The Wheel problem

Steel rim came apart while adding air to tire causing severe injuries to hands leg and foot only 20 psi in tire pressure when rim blew apart !   Read details...

The Wheel Rim problem

: the contact stated the original left rear wheel is cracked and rusting along the inner portion by the valve stem of the rim. The vehicle was seen by an independent repair shop. The repair shop personnel determined the rim fractured due to rusting of the steel material of the wheel.   Read details...

The Wheel Bolts problem

After driving from a long road trip consumer heard a funny noise in the front end of the vehicle. Took vehicle to dealer, and the dealer put vehicle up on a lift, and two of the wheels lugs, nuts fell to the floor from the front wheel.   Read details...

The Wheel problem

The spindle on the right front wheel of the vehicle split in half causing the wheel to separate from the vehicle. My son lost control and damaged the right front bumper and fender. But for the grace of god he could have been killed or seriously injured. He had just left the freeway.   Read details...

The Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem

The contact owns a 2019 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a tire rotation, the contact was informed that the tires were unable to be rebalanced due to swollen lug nuts. The vehicle was then taken to goodyear, who was also unable to rotate the tires.   Read details...




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