2012 FORD EXPLORER Wheels Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Wheels Issues in the 2012 FORD EXPLORER

5 wheels complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2012 FORD EXPLORER. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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All Wheels Complaints

#11468868 |
Rear Hub assembly’s making loud grinding noise. This should be a Warranty Recall similar to NHTSA 17E048000. Please advise.
#11429052 |
purchased my ford from duval ford jax fl. heard a grinding noise. probably brakes. but cannot remove tires to check brake pads. swollen lug nuts. nothing will fit the nuts to remove the tire.
#11307882 |
WHEN IT RAINS I HAVE WATER COMING INTO MY VEHICHLE AND IT EVEN COMES THROUGH THE SEATBELTS. I HAVE WATER IN MY FLOOR NOW.
#11279611 |
07/25- HAD RECALL ORDERED- TOE LINK ON BOTH SIDES, REAR. PERFORMED AT HARRISONBURG FORD, VA. ; 09/04 DRIVING ON ROUTE 33 IN VA, MOUNTAIN ROAD. HEARD GRINDING NOISE COMING DOWN MOUNTAIN, NOISE STEADILY INCREASED AND BEGAN TO FEEL LIKE A LOSS OF CONTROL. SLOWED DOWN AND A MILE FROM SHOP THE NOISE STOPPED. WENT TO RICE TIRE IN VA AND HAD IT CHECKED. THE BOLT HOLDING TOE LINK ON RIGHT SIDE HAD DISLODGED NEARLY COMPLETELY. HAD IT REPLACED AND TOLD TO GO TO FORD TO RE TORQUE BOTH SIDES.; 09/05 WENT TO FORD. WAS INFORMED THAT MECHANIC HAD HAND TORQUED THE BOLTS, ESSENTIALLY MISREAD INSTRUCTIONS. MANAGER ACTUALLY STATED THAT THEY WERE GOING TO HAVE TO CALL MANY OTHER CUSTOMERS TO RE TORQUE THEIR TOE LINKS CORRECTLY AS WELL. I ASKED FOR ALIGNMENT AS WELL, BECAUSE THIS PROBLEM WOULD SURELY AFFECT BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT, THIS WAS PERFORMED AS WELL. THEY BILLED...
#10661374 |
WE HAVE 74000 MILES ON OUR 2012 FORD EXPLORER. I WAS DOING THE 6000 MILE SERVICE, CHANGE OIL AND FILTER, ROTATE TIRES, CHECK FLUIDS, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND DO INSPECT OTHER AREAS. I WAS IN THE PROCESS TORQUEING THE LUG NUTS AFTER THE TIRE ROTATION. I USE A CRAFTSMAN TORQUE 1/2" DRIVE RATCHET FOR THIS. ON THE DRIVER SIDE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL 1 OUT OF THE 5 WHEEL STUDS WOULD NOT TORQUE TOO THE 100 FT. POUNDS. THE STUDS ON EACH WHEEL STRETCH AND ARE READY TO BREAK. WHY WOULD FORD USE INFERIOR MEDAL IN SOMETHING SO IMPORTANT. WE RECENTLY OWNED A 2001 DODGE DURANGO AND BOUGHT IT NEW. WE HAD OVER 200,000 MILES ON THIS VEHICLE AND I NEVER HAD THIS PROBLEM. AND TO REPLACE THESE FORD DIDN'T ALLOW ENOUGH ROOM. YOU HAVE TO REMOVE THE WHEEL HUB AND BEARING. WHICH I TRIED AFTER REMOVING THE 4 BOLTS AND...

Other 2012 FORD EXPLORER Problem Areas

Steering 341 complaints Unknown Or Other 102 complaints Engine 79 complaints Structure 75 complaints Electrical System 60 complaints Structurebody 59 complaints Power Train 55 complaints Air Bags 27 complaints Fuelpropulsion System 27 complaints Suspension 22 complaints Electronic Stability Control Esc 19 complaints Service Brakes 19 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 17 complaints Seat Belts 14 complaints Visibilitywiper 8 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 7 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 5 complaints Visibility 5 complaints Visibilitywindshieldcritical Fasteners 5 complaints Back Over Prevention 4 complaints Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera 4 complaints Steeringelectric Power Assist System 4 complaints Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel 3 complaints Exterior Lighting 3 complaints Traction Control System 3 complaints Visibilitywindshield 3 complaints Back Over Prevention Warnings 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Equipment Adaptivemobility 2 complaints Seats 2 complaints Steeringrack And Pinion 2 complaints Visibilityglass Siderear 2 complaints Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolineturbosupercharger 1 complaint Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 1 complaint Equipmentelectrical 1 complaint Equipmentelectricalnavigational Systemglobal Positioning System 1 complaint Exterior Lightinghazard Flashing Warning Lights 1 complaint Exterior Lightingturn Signal 1 complaint Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulic 1 complaint Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 1 complaint Steeringgear Box Other Than Rack And Pinion 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assistpower Steering Fluid 1 complaint Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 1 complaint Structurebodydoor 1 complaint Structurebodyhood 1 complaint Structurebodyroof And Pillars 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint
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