Lugs: nuts and studs on rear passenger wheel broke off, only one lug nut was still intact. There is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected.
1998 Ford Expedition wheels complaints
Page 2 of 2: complaints 11 to 37 of 37, newest first, as owners wrote them.
When standard tire service (rotation) was performed the wheel lug nut studs failed when tightened using typical tightening tools and practices. More information and samples of these failed wheel lug nut studs are available if requested.
Recall number 98v095000; recall remedy did not correct the problem, while driving five lugs: nuts disengaged from the right rear wheel, causing the wheel and tire to nearly come off. Local dealer reimbursed owner for repairs. *ak.et.
Rear driver side lug nuts failed causing vehicle to fish tail, rolling over 4-5 times resting upside down. Two adult and three children ages 5,12 and 18 involved in the crash. One adult suffered broken neck in two places and crushed disc. One week hospital stay with surgery to remove crushed disc and fusion of two vertibrae. Other adult and two children suffered minor cuts and abraisions one child ejected from vehicle onto highway.
My vehicle was involved in recall 98s14 and dealer did not have replacement lug nuts, so they tightened the defective ones. We were involved in an accident where the wheel sheered off at the lug nuts rolling our vehicle over 4-5 times. I suffered a broken neck in two places and a crushed disc which had to be removed an the vertibrae fused. I feel ford was negligent and responsible for the accident. We are currently seeking legal advise.
Passenger's rear wheel fell off while driving which almost caused a crash. Dealer cannot determine the cause. Please provide further information.
Consumer received recall notice 98v095000. Dealer tightened lugs: nuts: bolts three times which did not correct the problem. Driver's side rear tire completely come off while driving. Pleae give any further details.
Lug nuts failed.
Lug nuts failed prior to recall.
Loose lug nuts.
Vehicle electronics system failed to the 4-wheel drive transmission unit. Yh
Defroster fan failed. Mjs
All wheel bolts failed. Nlm
Wheel lugs malfunctioned.
Consumer received recall letter in june concerning the lugs:nuts and bolts. Consumer went to the dealer on three occasions, dealer had no parts available to correct the problem. Consumer also has not received second notification from manufacturer. Recall number 98v095000. Please give any further details.
Consumer complained that mfr./dealer not honoring mfr. Recall notice #98s-14/ the federal safety agency #98v‑095 000 concerning lugs: nuts may not create sufficient clamp load, allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/ rotor mounting surface.
Consumer complained of dealer / manufacturer not honoring recall notice concerning lugs: nuts. Recall notice infomed consumer that a second notice would be sent as of third quarter. It is alresady the fourth quarter and no notice was received. Dealer is unable to get parts.
Lug nuts fell off causing wheel to detach and vehicle collision.
After making a turn the wheels never straightened up. Then the wheels came off, and the vehicle hit a brick embankment. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.
Recall parts not available for the lug nuts.
Rec'd notice 98v095000 & notified dealership. Took vehicle to 2 different dealerships & both times informed vehicle needs to be left for 3 days. Don't know when able to get to vehicle & do not know if parts will be available. Owner not satisfied with answers, and cannot leave vehicle that long.
Recall for lugs: nuts also affects brake hub area of vehicle. Due to undertorqueing, brake rotors warped. Also overtorqueing causes difficulty in changing tire in the event of a flat.
The rear driver's side wheel came off the vehicle due to a broken lug:nut. Dealer has vehicle now.
Right front wheel came off axle causing vehicle to lose control resulting in a vehicle collision.
Right rear wheel fell off of vehicle.
Vehicle traveling at 45 MPH when rear right wheel fell off.
Vehicle traveling at 45 MPH when rihgt rear wheel came off. All lugs and 3 studs were also missing from hub.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used 1998 Ford Expedition?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history