Ford Expedition Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 199 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the Ford Expedition across 28 model years. The 1997 model year has the most (41). The words owners use most often: “lug nuts” (26% of reports).
- 199wheels complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 20mention a crash
- 14mention an injury
- 2related recalls
- 53%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Lug nuts: mentioned in 52 of 199 complaints (26%)
- Rear wheel: mentioned in 23 of 199 complaints (12%)
- Fell off: mentioned in 15 of 199 complaints (8%)
- Tire rim: mentioned in 11 of 199 complaints (6%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 59 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 199 complaints, 20 mention a crash, 3 a fire, 14 an injury.
Ford Expedition wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Expedition | 4 | 40% | — |
| 2025 Expedition | 4 | 11% | — |
| 2024 Expedition | 3 | 4% | — |
| 2023 Expedition | 1 | 2% | — |
| 2022 Expedition | 2 | 2% | 400 |
| 2020 Expedition | 1 | 0% | 3,622 |
| 2019 Expedition | 2 | 0% | — |
| 2018 Expedition | 9 | 2% | 90,000 |
| 2017 Expedition | 16 | 4% | 79,000 |
| 2016 Expedition | 3 | 1% | — |
| 2015 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 60,000 |
| 2014 Expedition | 2 | 3% | 104,500 |
| 2013 Expedition | 2 | 2% | — |
| 2012 Expedition | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2011 Expedition | 3 | 4% | 7,000 |
| 2010 Expedition | 1 | 2% | 300 |
| 2008 Expedition | 1 | 1% | 120,000 |
| 2007 Expedition | 3 | 1% | 78,300 |
| 2006 Expedition | 10 | 3% | 81,004 |
| 2005 Expedition | 4 | 1% | 112,184 |
| 2004 Expedition | 3 | 1% | 86,000 |
| 2003 Expedition | 6 | 1% | 30,000 |
| 2002 Expedition | 2 | 1% | 102,000 |
| 2001 Expedition | 6 | 1% | 47,600 |
| 2000 Expedition | 14 | 2% | 74,698 |
| 1999 Expedition | 17 | 2% | 118,870 |
| 1998 Expedition | 37 | 4% | 160,000 |
| 1997 Expedition | 41 | 5% | 139,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (2)
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 1999
Problem: Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles equipped with four-wheel-drive (4x4), 17" chrome steel wheels. The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases, the contact area can deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque.
Risk: Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.
Fix: Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Model years: 1997, 1998
Problem: Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.
Risk: This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Fix: Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
Similar to what has been widely reported online, my Expedition has an uncontrollable shake at highway speeds (70-85 mph). I have attempted to get the wheels and tires rotated and rebalanced which did not fix the issue. I will be taking the car back to the dealership for additional diagnosis and…
This was a rental vehicle obtained from Budget at [XXX]. On XXX at approximately 2:45 p.m., while driving south toward [XXX], the Ford Expedition developed increasingly severe rumbling and shaking and became difficult to control. All occupants noticed the condition. We reduced speed and pulled off…
1. There was front suspension failure where the lower ball joint has separated, causing the steering knuckle and wheel assembly to detach and collapse while driving- yes it is available to inspect if done tomorrow 2. Driver could not control car, passengers and other cars on road in immediate…
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Frequently asked questions
Do all Ford Expeditions have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 199 owner complaints about wheels for the Ford Expedition. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Ford Expedition wheels?
Yes: 2 safety recalls list wheels. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the Ford Expedition?
The most frequent phrase is “lug nuts”, in 52 of 199 complaints, followed by “rear wheel” (23).
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