Vehicle was serviced for safety recall 98s18, for rear leaf spring clips, however after the installation of the spring clips, the rear spring leaf assembly broke causing damage to consumers vehicle which resulted in having the tire replaced.
1997 Ford F-150 wheels complaints
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Consumer was traveling 40mph on highway and without prior warning front wheels turned inward. He continued to drive. Dealership was aware of problem.
While driving heard a popping noise. Then, upon stopping found out that two lugs: nutshad snapped off left rear tire. Manufacturer had been contacted.
While driving at 55 MPH left rear lugs: nuts came off, causing wheel to come completely off vehicle. Also, recall 98v09500/ manufacturer's recall 98s14 work was corrected, lugs: nuts were replaced. However, problem still occurred. *ak the consumer was not sure if the lug nuts came off. The tire and rim were never found.
Recall was remedied for this vehicle. However, studs still broke in rear axle which may cause a crash. This is a very common problem even after remdy of recall. Ford is not willing to assist consumer. *ak the consumer replaced all studs on both axles. Dealer was unwilling to replace them, as thier docmentation showed that the lug nut recall was performed.
The vehicle had the recall (98v‑095) completed on the wheel lug nuts and bolts, however the vehicle experienced two failures of the lug nuts which sheared off causing the wheels to fall off, first incident was on 4-24-00 and the second on 11-08-00.
Consumer believes his truck is included in recall 98v‑095 of the lug nuts, consumer has been unable to obtain details of the recall and is trying to have his vehicle included in the recall. Nlm
The right wheel separated due to all the lugs breaking, the wheel fell off in traffic at a low speed, consumer was told by previous owner that the recall 98v‑095 was completed prior to this incident. Nlm
Rims are splitting on the inside bead.
Vehicle was purchased used. There was a lugs: nuts: bolts recall in may,1998. This recall has been repaired, but problem has occurred since purchase buy new owner. Ford has not been contacted.
For the 3rd time in the last 10 months I have had the same problem with the factory rims on my truck. The problem is a hair-line crack on the inside of the rim that causes loss of tire pressure. On the first occassion ford replaced the wheel at no charge because of the 3 yr 36000 mile factory warranty . On the second occassion they would not cover the wheel because 36 month warranty was expired . As of today my truck is in the ford dealership for the third time with the same problem . The ford service department wants to charge me $247 for a new replacement rim, they do not seem to concerned about this ongoing problem. On the federal safety agency web site I have read several complaints on the 97 ford f150 concerning the same symptoms of "loss of tire pressure on a daily basis ". I can assure you that this is not caused by firestone tires it is a defect in the ford factory rims. Please help!
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While driving rear left wheel separated from vehicle due to lugs: nuts:bolt s shearing off. This caused severe damage to vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model for the lugs: nuts: bolts . However, owner of this vehicle has not received a recall notification. Manufacturer will be notified.
Lugs: nuts are defective. Left wheel makes a banging and knocking noise when turning the vehicle.
Wheel bead broke off, causing the wheel to go flat. Dealer has been contacted.
The right front tire fell off of vehicle, causing loss of control and collision with parked vehicle's.
While driving about 25 MPH, the left rear wheel fell off. Manufacturer was contacted about the problem. Consumer was informed that recall work was performed on the truck in september of 1998. Also, manufacturer stated that the warranty on the recall expired. Recall # 98v095000 ford/lugs: nuts.
In may 99 heard rattle from left rear. Found spring clamp missing bushing, no big deal. But did notice bottom leaf was kicked out on aft end (and kicked in of fwd end) appx 1/4 to 3/8". While dealer replace lugs: nuts on recall said leaf spring no big deal. I wrapped loose clamp in tape to stop rattle. Now in 11/99 while washing car I noticed lower leaf is kicked out considerably farther, now measuring a full 1". I have contacted ford cac, and the dealer will probably install a kit per sb99-6477. However, I view this as a very big problem/safety issue because the ford tsb kit only replaces the existing clamp for the two uppoer leafs. The lower leaf is "adjusted" back into place. Internet research shows numerous people with same compaint. This is not a satisfactory solution. In my current situation the lower leaf, at a 1" aft kickout, is contacting the fwd inside and aft outside u-bolt. There can be no other outcome to this than for the spring to exert enough force over time to weaken both u-bolts to the point of failure. In my case I'll be watching like a hawk. However were it not for the initial rattle I doubt that I would have ever seen the problem until at some point in the future when my axle fell off. I've been happy with the truck and ford in general until now, but I feel like they need to wake up and address this. Looking at chevrolet trucks they have what seems to be a better design philosophy; the chevrolet truck has "square" u-bolts, threads down , which straddle the leaf spring assemblies with close tolerance to keep the stack together on top of axle. Ford's design has the u-bolts on either side of the spring stack, threads up, and relies on the compression force to keep the stack together instead of the u-bolt itself. I would encourage you to look at this issue; over time as these trucks acquire more mileage there may be some u-bolt failures.
The front left wheel cracked, causing a slow leak in tire. Dealer has not seen vehicle. Please provide more information.
Front brake pads replaced.
Wheel cylinders leaked on rear,brake pedal vibrates,tailgate clips broken so you cannot open
While changing a right rear tire, and when driver was tightening the bolts to specified torque, he broke two screws.
17 inch cast aluminum left rear wheel has cracked at least two inches long which could cause the wheel to fall and result in an accident. Dealer has been contacted, but will not replace. *ak
Vehicle was repaired under recall for the wheel lugs: nuts and bolts on 11-11-98. On 5-6-99, the left rear tire separated form the vehicle. The owner contacted the dealership. The dealership declined to repair vehicle because the consumer had the tires rotated. The manufacturer has been notified.
Consumer has received trw recalls from the manufacturer . He has contacted the dealer and the parts are not available. Ak
Had received recall notice 98v095000 & contacted dealer. Took vehicle in for repairs on lugs: nuts. In the process of repairing lugs: nuts, the "o" rings were removed. They should not have been removed.
Consumer received recall letter concerning lugs:nuts:bolts. Contacted dealer, no parts available to correct the problem. Dealer has not received second notification from the manufacturer. Recall 98v095000. Please give any further details.
Had received recall notice 98v095000 & contacted dealership. Took vehicle to dealer & had lugs: nuts replaced. During the replacement, the "o" rings were removed. They should not be removed.
Design of exhaust pipes location causes it to discolor the rear tire and remove crome from center wheel.
Due to failure of the lug nuts (recall component) wheel fell off of vehicle, wheel hit another vehicle in the windshield causing damage. No notice of recall was received by consumer.(complaint sent in by owner of other vehicle).
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