1996 Ford Explorer wheels problems

15 complaints (1% of all complaints for this car). 2 crashes reported.

owner complaints: 15
of this car's complaints: 1%
crashes: 2
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
5
Hubcap/cover
2

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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25k-50k

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200k+

Ford Explorer wheels problems in other years

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1996 Ford Explorer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jul 21, 2019 · Wheels · VA

The rims on this 1996 ford explorer-eddie bauer edition are showing fractures throughout the face. This has weakened the stability of the rims.

Filed May 9, 2017 · Airbags, Wheels · 114,855 miles · NM · crash · 5 injuries

I was driving my ford explorer and my tire on the driver frontside went out and my steering wheel locked up on me and then my vehicle hit the curve and flipped over 15 or 16 times before it stopped I was feeling all over the road I had my set belt on but my air bags never came out and I was only going 25 or 30 and I was on a city street turning into the next lane when the tire went out and my vehicle flipped yes police account report #170042354 I'm not sure what happened I was in shock that it happened so quickly and I was happy to be a live my ford explorer is totally destroyed.

Filed Oct 24, 2007 · Suspension, Wheels · OH · fire

1996 ford explorer was beginning to have mechanical issues. Consumer pulled over and the right front wheel fell off and it caught fire. The vehicle was removed from the scene. *kb the police report stated the wheel bearing area was dry and rusty, which under noraml circumstances would be lubricated with oil. (ohio traffic crash report)

Filed Jun 22, 2005 · Wheels · CA · crash · 3 injuries

Dt: consumer's son was driving on dry pavement street and the vehicle fish tailed without warning. There were witnesses to this. The front right side wheel with tire intact came out. The vehicle leaned and flipped, and tipped over. It landed halfway on sidewalk and halfway in street. Emergency crews were called. Vehicle has not been to a dealer, and has not had any repairs done.

Filed Nov 5, 2003 · Wheels · OH

Driver side trailer wheel sheared off while driving.*mr the vehicle was towing a trailer. The left side trailer wheel sheared off while driving. Another vehicle struck the debris in the roadway. Upon inspection all the lug nuts were missing from the left side along with the tire. There was damage to the left side wheel on the trailer. *ph

Filed May 15, 2001 · Wheels · TX

Lugs: nuts is wearing off from wheel which could eventually cause wheel to completley separate from vehicle. *ak

Filed Mar 27, 2001 · Brakes, Wheels · NC

While driving 60 MPH consumer heard a grinding sound, then ABS light started flashing, and front right wheel came off vehicle.

Filed Sep 19, 2000 · Engine, Lights · TX

The side rear tail light is broken.

Filed Dec 6, 1999 · Brakes, Wheels · NY

Abs wheel speed sensors failed.

Filed Dec 7, 1998 · Wheels · IL

While driving the right rear wheel came off due to lugs: nuts and bolts breaking off. No injuries.

Questions about the 1996 Ford Explorer wheels

Does the 1996 Ford Explorer have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 15 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Ford Explorer, 1% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1996 Ford Explorer wheels problems start?

Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.

Was there a recall on the 1996 Ford Explorer wheels?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Explorer have bad wheels?

The Ford Explorer model years with the most wheels complaints are 2002 (78 complaints), 2017 (60 complaints) and 2003 (56 complaints).