NHTSA Complaint #10104450 — 2003 FORD EXPLORER WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10104450
Vehicle	2003 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Date of Incident	December 23, 2004
Date Filed	December 24, 2004
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHEELS STUDS (LUG NUTS) KEEP BREAKING. I HAVE REPLACE 4 DIFFERENT WHEELS STUDS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR AND A HALF. THEY EITHER BREAK WHEN TAKING A TIRE OFF OR WHILE TRAVELING. I REPLACED THOSE WHEEL STUDS THAT I NOTICED MISSING OR WHEN HAVING A TIRE REPAIRED.*AK

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