2003 Ford Explorer wheels problems

Filed Oct 27, 2021 · Wheels · 115,000 miles · PA

The contact owns a 2003 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25-35 MPH around a curb, the driver thought that the tire was flat. The contact pulled off the road and noticed that three of the wheel studs on the driver’s side rear wheel had sheared off. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic and it was confirmed that the studs had sheared off and that there was also a fractured wheel stud on the passenger’s side rear wheel. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 115,000.

Filed Jul 13, 2017 · Wheels · 140,000 miles · NY

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. While driving 55 MPH, the lug nuts became detached from the rear passenger wheel, which caused the vehicle to shake violently. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and waited for a tow truck. The contact stated that the failure occurred on more than one occasion and included all of the wheels. The contact previously replaced the lug nuts on all of the wheels. The dealer and manufacturer were not contacted. The failure mileage was 140,000.

Filed Oct 29, 2015 · Suspension, Transmission · 180,000 miles · MD

We have recurring wheel bearing and hub assembly issue. The timing I put on the form may be off a bit but not much. Its all like a recurring ford explorer nightmare at this point! We have replaced bearings, hib assembly, tie rod, then rear end went up ( and shouldn't have)/now again, another bearing and wheel sensor. The truck cuts out when at a slower speed. I lost steering a few months ago while driving and when I try to put it in gear, sometimes it won't move.I have called ford, nhtsb and no one is willing to make ford recall these issues and ford won't do the right thing knowing it's an ongoing problem with a lot of fords! Please someone help! I have multiple sclerosis and a heart issue. I need a safe reliable car and can't afford to get another one. Someone, please do the right thing here! I know its an older model and I question if this is why the recall isn't happening.idk but this isn't right. The truck is sitting out front needing an additional $700 of work . After rear end, tie rod, bearings, brakes in the past several months, we have no way to fix this lemon. Always been ford but if they or a governing agency doesn't help.. Never a ford again. Look at all the complaints for the same thing!!!! Shameful.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Wheels · 129,000 miles · VA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear wheels shook and detached from the vehicle. The contact replaced the wheel bearings, but the failure still occurred. The lug nuts were tightened twice by the dealer, but the lug nuts on the rear wheels were still loose. The dealer stated that they did not have a repair for the failure. The VIN was invalid. The failure mileage was 129,000.

Filed Mar 19, 2015 · Wheels · 159,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that the rear passenger side lug nuts sheared off the wheel. The contact stated that the same failure previously occurred to the front driver side wheel. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The lug nut was replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 159,000.

Filed Jan 10, 2015 · Wheels · KY

The mechanic called it a rear complete strut assembly part of the spring back by the back wheel on the driver side is broken off

Filed Dec 11, 2014 · Wheels · 132,000 miles · IA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the lug nuts sheared off the wheels causing the rear passenger tire to become detached from the vehicle. The tire caused damage to the vehicle as a result of the failure. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 132,000.

Filed Apr 15, 2014 · Wheels · 100,000 miles · TN

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, a dragging noise was heard from the rear of the vehicle. The contact inspected the vehicle and found that the rear passenger side lug nuts were loose and caused the wheel to separate. The failure was previously experienced on the rear driver's side. The local mechanic replaced the lug nuts however the failure was not corrected. The lug nuts continued to separate from the rear wheels while driving. The VIN was not available. The failure and current mileage was 100,000.

Filed Oct 28, 2013 · Wheels · 169,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact was completing a right turn at 3 MPH when the rear driver's side wheel became detached from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the lug nuts were completely sheared off and the rear passenger's side tire was missing a lug nut. The vehicle was not taken to an independent mechanic or dealer and was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 169,000.

Filed May 16, 2013 · Wheels · 98,000 miles · PA

Tl* the contact owns a 2003 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving 3 MPH, the front passenger's side wheel became disconnected from the vehicle, causing the vehicle to forcefully drop to the ground. The vehicle was towed to a dealer for diagnosis and the contact was informed that the lug nuts had sheared off of the wheels, which would need to be replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified of the failure. The contact was awaiting the repair of the vehicle. The failure and current mileage was 98,000.