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2017 Ford Explorer wheels problems

60 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 20,000. 1 crash reported.

owner complaints
60
of this car's complaints
4%
typical mileage
20,000
crashes
1
recalls
0

Which part fails

  • Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
    1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford Explorer wheels problems in other years

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Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2017 Ford Explorer owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Jun 10, 2026 · Suspension, Wheels · MN

Rear suspension toe links have failed after prior recall repair in Canada in May of 2022. The vehicle is now registered in the US and the recall repair has failed causing driving, suspension, and extreme tire wearing.

Filed Jul 2, 2025 · Wheels · 176,825 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the contact attempted to change the tires on the vehicle and was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 176,825.

Filed Nov 26, 2024 · Wheels · VA

Rear toe links, rear alignment is off. Dealership said they can’t fix it. My tires are wearing incredibly fast.

Filed Jan 24, 2024 · Suspension, Wheels · OR

Rear toe joint arm used to replace recalled rear toe joint arm is causing the tires in the back to tilt leaving vehicle at risk of roll over accident from tire, axel, or suspention failure. The suv becomes increasingly unstable and difficult to control. The mechanic said it was a miracle that my suv had not flipped. When I took this issue to the dealership, the service manager was aware of the issue and had a "high percentage" of cars that had the recall service done returning with the same problem. Despite this information being passed on to ford by its dealership service departments, Ford is continuing to place drivers at risk by using the toe joint arm that is too small. Pictures: rear vs front tires purchased same time, allign.before new toe joint placed with report, then after, recall work done and , allign report, toe joint arms used for recall. Date below is when my car was taken out of service for safety. Most driving speeds 25 to 35 mph zones.

Filed Sep 10, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · FL

Thr manufacturer did not put rear tire links on my vehicle. I purchased brand new tires 3 months ago and my two rear tires are already showing sings of wear and tear. I went to a mechanic to see if I could get a full alignment on my vehicle. When they started on thr alignment, they informed me that they could not proceed because the vehicle was missing the manufacturer rear toe links. If I decided to let them order rear toe links and do the alignment, it would cost me almost $600. This is completely unacceptable for ford to drop the ball again and we the consumer are stuck paying for something that they should.

Filed Aug 10, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · OH

I bought the SUV Used in January/2023 from a Ford dealer. It had brand new tires on it. 6 months later and the outer tread of the tires are bald, that’s when I realized the toe angle was pointed in. I went to Discount Tire to get new tires and an alignment. They put new tires on and then they told me they couldn’t do the alignment on my truck because it has a recalled part on the rear suspension. The toe angle rods are not adjustable. He showed me what they are supposed to look like on his computer for him to do the alignment. He then proceeded to tell me how dangerous it was because if the rod cracks, my wheel will fall off. I called ford, but they are claiming there is no recall for that part, but that can’t be true.

Filed Apr 20, 2023 · Steering, Suspension · IL

Tow links from my vehicle is going bad. Vehicle fish tails a little on the highway when traveling on uneven surface. Knuckles have been replaced and Link-Stabilizer on both side by my mechanic. Ford STATED they replaced in May 2022 (never did) I had the original parts that came with vehicle. Ford refuses to reimburse. I'm concern now that the tow links are going bad and vehicle will soon be unsafe to drive.

Filed Mar 13, 2023 · Engine, Transmission · NC

Need a new transmission when I need to press the gas it won’t go it like I’m just pushing the gas in park

Filed Feb 10, 2022 · Suspension, Wheels · OH

When I had to drive with 1 inch of snow on the road it felt like my rear end was going to come out of my car. My rear end was all over the place and has been getting worse when driving in snow and rain. This is putting my children life at risk especially since there's a recall on my vehicle and there's still no parts to fix it. I want a rental car until someone gets this issues fixed! Someone is seriously going to be injured or this problem and the recall that can't be fixed. I'm scared for my safety to even drive it in the snow or rain but I have to work. This is a huge issue and I'm not sure why this is still an ongoing issue

Filed Feb 4, 2022 · Wheels · PA

The right front passenger tire fell off while driving.

Questions about the 2017 Ford Explorer wheels

Does the 2017 Ford Explorer have wheels problems?

Owners have filed 60 complaints about the wheels of the 2017 Ford Explorer, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2017 Ford Explorer wheels problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 20,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2017 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).

Other 2017 Ford Explorer problems

Body 661Engine 305Transmission 125Electrical 94Visibility 77Steering 76Suspension 58Fuel system 49Airbags 34Seat belts 23Brakes 22Tires 22Acceleration 21Driver assistance 21Seats 16Lights 12Locks 5

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