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2004 FORD EXPLORER Wheelsrim Problems

3 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheelsrim Issues in the 2004 FORD EXPLORER

3 wheelsrim complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2004 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Crashes
0
Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Wheelsrim Complaints

#10663329 |
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2004 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20 MPH, A RATTLING SOUND EMITTED FROM THE VEHICLE. AFTER PARKING AND INSPECTING THE VEHICLE, THE CONTACT DISCOVERED THAT FOUR LUG NUTS WERE DETACHED FROM THE REAR PASSENGER TIRE AND TWO OF THE RIM SPOKES WERE CRACKED. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC. THE TECHNICIAN WAS UNABLE TO DIAGNOSE THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 80,000.
#10133600 |
I NOTICED AN INCREASING NOISE COMING FROM MY FRONT TIRES OF MY 2004 FORD EXPLORER 2WD EDDIE BAUER ON 8/18/05 - 8/19/05. I CHECKED AND DISCOVERED THAT 2 OF THE 5 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL LUGS NUTS WERE BROKEN OFF. WHEN I FURTHER CHECKED THE TENSION OF THE 3 REAMINING LUG NUTS, I DISOVERD THAT 2 OF THEM WERE ALSO BROKEN OFF BUT WEDGED IN THE RIM. I HAD ONE LUG NUT HOLDING THE WHEEL ON IN PLACE. NEEDLESS TO SAY, THIS COULD HAVE RESULTED IN A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT AS I DRIVE HOME FROM MY EMPLOYER AAA MICHIGAN AT SPEEDS OF 55 MPH. I ROTATED THESE TIRES 1,000 MILES AGO, JUST AS I HAVE ROTATED TIRES ON 20 CARS OVER THE COURSE OF 35 YEARS. I HAD HAND TIGHTENED THE LUG NUTS. SOMEONE NEEDS TO CHECK THE QUALITY OF THESE LUG NUTS FOR POTENTIAL DEFECTS.
#10124955 |
DT: THE CHROME ON THE WHEELS WAS CHIPPING OFF AND THE CONSUMER FEELS THAT HE SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY TO GET THEM FIXED AND THAT THE CRACKING IS A SAFETY ISSUE. THE DEALER SAYS THAT THE WARRANTY EXPIRED AND THAT THEY WILL NOT FIX THEM FOR FREE. THE MANUFACTURER SAID THAT THEY WILL ASSIST THE CONSUMER IN PAYING FOR THE PROBLEM BUT THE CONSUMER TURNED THEM DOWN. *AK *SC *JB

Other 2004 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Power Trainautomatic Transmission 308 complaints Structurebody 209 complaints Power Train 108 complaints Structure 80 complaints Visibility 59 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatehinge And Attachments 58 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 55 complaints Structurebodyhatchbackliftgate 54 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 47 complaints Electrical System 46 complaints Engine 44 complaints Unknown Or Other 35 complaints Steering 33 complaints Wheels 32 complaints Air Bags 30 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 19 complaints Service Brakes 18 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 18 complaints Latcheslockslinkages 17 complaints Suspension 17 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 15 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 14 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 14 complaints Structureframe And Members 14 complaints Suspensionrear 14 complaints Tires 14 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagecolumn Shift 12 complaints Power Traindrivelinedifferential Unit 12 complaints Visibilitywiper 12 complaints Equipment 11 complaints Power Traindriveline 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Visibilitypower Window Devices And Controls 9 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 8 complaints Structurebodytailgate 7 complaints Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds 7 complaints Exterior Lighting 6 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshatchbackliftgatelock 6 complaints Seat Belts 6 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 5 complaints Fuel System Otherstoragefuel Gauge System 5 complaints Structurebodyhood 5 complaints Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm 4 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Air Bagsfrontal 3 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 3 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 3 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 3 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 3 complaints Fuel System Other 3 complaints Parking Brake 3 complaints Power Trainaxle Assembly 3 complaints Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 3 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 3 complaints Structurebodydoor 3 complaints Structurebodytailgatehinge And Attachments 3 complaints Suspensionfront 3 complaints Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 3 complaints Tirespressure Monitoring And Regulating Systems 3 complaints Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly 3 complaints Electrical Systemignition 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 2 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 2 complaints Interior Lighting 2 complaints Power Traindrivelinedriveshaft 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipabs Warning Light 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 2 complaints Steeringcolumn 2 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 2 complaints Structurebodydoorhinge And Attachments 2 complaints Tirestreadbelt 2 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 2 complaints Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasher 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontalsensorcontrol Module 1 complaint Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 1 complaint Electrical Systemignitionswitch 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systemradiator Assembly 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Exterior Lightingbrake Lights 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissionlever And Linkagefloor Shift 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiontorque Converter 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblyaxle Shaft 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Assemblybanjo Housing 1 complaint Power Trainaxle Hubs 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainmanual Transmission 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Seatsmidrear Assembly 1 complaint Service Brakes Electric 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipcontrol Unitmodule 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfluid 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringrack And Pinion 1 complaint Structurebodyhatchbackliftgatesupport Devicestrut 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structurebodytrunk Lid 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontcontrol Armlower Ball Joint 1 complaint Suspensionfronthub 1 complaint Suspensionfrontstabilizer Bar 1 complaint Traction Control System 1 complaint Trailer Hitches 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controllinkages 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemwindshieldelectrical Heating Element 1 complaint Visibilityrear Window Wiperwasherlinkages 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield Wiperwasher 1 complaint
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