1997 Ford Expedition wheels problems

41 complaints (5% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 41
of this car's complaints: 5%
crashes: 2
recalls: 1

Which part fails

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
30
Rim
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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Ford Expedition wheels problems in other years

Related recalls

Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsReported May 13, 1998 · 1,520,000 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.
Risk: This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.

Recall number 98V095000 · Recall details

What 1997 Ford Expedition owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Feb 11, 2008 · Suspension, Wheels · 158,000 miles · MO · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford expedition. While driving 25 MPH, the front driver side tire disengaged without warning. As a result, the vehicle crashed into the curb. The mechanic stated that the lugs were stripped and could have caused the failure. There is a recall for the wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts (the federal safety agency campaign id # 98v095000) however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, she heard a clinking noise coming from the rear of the vehicle. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and they stated that the rear axle track bar bracket separated from the frame. There is a recall for the suspension: rear (the federal safety agency campaign # 96v252000) however, the dealer stated that her VIN was not included. In addition, while driving 55 MPH, the spare tire disengaged without warning. As of february 11, 2008, the dealer had not inspected the vehicle for this failure. The failure mileage was 158,000 and current mileage was 160,000. Updated 03-11-08 *bf updated 03/11/08

Filed Oct 28, 2004 · Wheels · DC

Recall 98v095 for wheel lug nuts problems on 1997 expedition. *bf while driving one of the vehicle's wheels came off the truck. When the consumer was able to stop the vehicle he noticed that all the lug nuts had broken off. The vehicle was taken to a garage where they determined that the truck had the wrong lug nuts on it. The consumer was then told that the year before a recall was issued and the lug nuts had been changed.

Filed Jul 21, 2004 · Wheels · 120,000 miles · MD

While driving at 55 MPH, the consumer felt the vehicle wobble and thump to the ground. The consumer lost control of the vehicle which did a three hundred sixty degree turn on the highway. When the vehicle stopped spinning the consumer found that the right rear wheel had separated from the vehicle. The lug nuts had simply sheared off of the wheel. This problem has occurred twice on this vehicle. The only difference is on the second time one lug nut was saved from being sheared off.

Filed Sep 28, 2001 · Wheels · GA

Was traveling 65mph, when right rear wheel just came off. Vehicle hit ground, hard. Driver was able to maintain control and pulled to side of road. Vehicle had rear end damage. Had vehicle towed to dealer. Mechanic indicated that bolts on wheel had been sheared off. Would need to replace hub assembly/ wheel and tire.

Filed Sep 19, 2001 · Brakes, Wheels · WA

Vehicle was going 10-12mph and when pulling into home driveway bolt from caliper assembly dropped out. This caused aluminum wheel to explode. Dealer was concerned regarding this incident.

Filed Sep 6, 2001 · Wheels · NY

Lugs: nuts keep loosening and causing wheels to almost fall off. Studs: lugs: nuts loosen up just by driving vehicle. This will be the second time for the same repair.

Filed May 16, 2001 · Wheels · CO

Consumer was traveling about 60mph on highway and noticed that rear driving side wheel and rim came off. He was able to control vehicle. Vehicle had to be towed. Dealership mechanic asked consumer if a recall was done on this vehicle. Defect still there.

Filed Apr 3, 2001 · Wheels · OH

A high-end after market wheel split open -with no abuse. Co. Says not covered by 2nd owner/seek knowledge of other failures of this mfgr. Too important of a piece of equip. To ignore. How many other defects?

Filed Mar 29, 2001 · Wheels · VA

Consumer was traveling 55mph in middle lane and moved to right after hearing something buckling from passenger's front tire. Consumer was turning on to exit ramp and tire came off. Vehicle was towed, and they found that nuts: bolts had broken off. Consumer's insurance adjuster had never seen anything like it. Consumer will check to see if the recall id# 98v095000 manufactrer recall 98s14 will apply.

Filed Feb 14, 2001 · Wheels · CA

While driving about 55 MPH tried to change to freeway and right front tire separated from vehicle without prior warning. Consumer had found out that bolts were rusted in back of it, and rest of tires were in same condition.

Questions about the 1997 Ford Expedition wheels

Does the 1997 Ford Expedition have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 41 complaints about the wheels of the 1997 Ford Expedition, 5% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1997 Ford Expedition wheels problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1997 Ford Expedition wheels?

Yes, 1 recall: 98V095000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.

What year does the Ford Expedition have bad wheels?

The Ford Expedition model years with the most wheels complaints are 1997 (41 complaints), 1998 (37 complaints) and 1999 (17 complaints).