NHTSA Complaint #10273211 — 2004 FORD EXPLORER WHEELS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10273211
Vehicle	2004 FORD EXPLORER
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	June 8, 2009
Date Filed	June 9, 2009
Mileage	60,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

2004 FORD EXPLORER FACTORY INSTALLED CHROME WHEELS HAVE SEVERE PEELING, CRACKING AND FLAKING AROUND LUG NUTS INCLUDING INSIDE, OUTSIDE AND TOP OF RIMS ON WHEELS. POSSIBLE CONSEQUENCES CRACKING, PEELING AND FLAKING OF WHEEL MATERIALS COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF WHEEL AND /OR TIRE SEAL FAILURE WHILE DRIVING. FORD SERVICE TECH STATED THE ALL WHEELS MUST BE REPLACED FOR SAFETY REASONS. *TR

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