2016 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about wheels problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer, 2% of all complaints for this model year. Half of the reports with a mileage happened before 22,000 miles. The words owners use most often: “hankook ventus” (36% of reports).
- 50wheels complaints
- 22,000median miles at failure
- 2mention a crash
- 2mention an injury
- 0related recalls
- 43%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.
- Hankook ventus: mentioned in 18 of 50 complaints (36%)
- 50R20 105H: mentioned in 9 of 50 complaints (18%)
- Tires peeling: mentioned in 5 of 50 complaints (10%)
At what mileage do wheels problems happen?
Based on 37 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 50 complaints, 2 mention a crash, 2 an injury.
Ford Explorer wheels complaints by model year
| Model year | Wheels complaints | Share of that year | Median miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% | — |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% | — |
| 2021 Explorer | 5 | 1% | 20 |
| 2020 Explorer | 16 | 1% | 45,739 |
| 2019 Explorer | 4 | 1% | 7,100 |
| 2018 Explorer | 8 | 1% | 20,000 |
| 2017 Explorer | 60 | 4% | 20,000 |
| 2016 Explorer | 50 | 2% | 22,000 |
| 2015 Explorer | 15 | 1% | 48,426 |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% | 72,405 |
| 2013 Explorer | 20 | 1% | 83,500 |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% | 132,500 |
| 2011 Explorer | 9 | 1% | 62,565 |
| 2010 Explorer | 5 | 4% | 44,500 |
| 2009 Explorer | 3 | 9% | 72,260 |
| 2008 Explorer | 9 | 6% | 73,000 |
| 2007 Explorer | 10 | 5% | 54,400 |
| 2006 Explorer | 6 | 1% | 96,500 |
| 2005 Explorer | 15 | 3% | 95,000 |
| 2004 Explorer | 41 | 3% | 85,000 |
| 2003 Explorer | 56 | 5% | 91,500 |
| 2002 Explorer | 78 | 2% | 84,550 |
| 2001 Explorer | 10 | 3% | 136,109 |
| 2000 Explorer | 12 | 1% | 108,000 |
| 1999 Explorer | 6 | 0% | — |
| 1998 Explorer | 18 | 1% | 150,000 |
| 1997 Explorer | 12 | 1% | 130,000 |
| 1996 Explorer | 15 | 1% | 114,855 |
| 1995 Explorer | 4 | 0% | 220,000 |
When owners reported it
Related recalls (0)
No safety recall lists wheels for the 2016 Ford Explorer. A pattern of complaints does not always lead to a recall.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
2016 Ford Explorer, VIN [XXX]. Filing against Planet Ford Dallas regarding incomplete Regional Program 21R01 (Rear Toe Link Replacement), tied to Federal Safety Recall 21V537. May 11, 2026: Vehicle presented for 21R01 service. May 15: Returned with recall marked complete in Ford's system. 21R01…
The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 55 MPH exiting a residential area. The front wheel axle came apart. The contact's husband removed the shocks. The contact was able to drive the vehicle to her residence. There were no warning lights illuminated. The…
Rear toe link (driver side) just purchased the car from a Police department and i was not aware of the recall. 10/8/24 i made an appointment for other service and was informant by Elk river MN ford dealer and recall is scheduled to be preformed 10/17/24. [XXX] at [XXX] when turning left at…
Frequently asked questions
Do all 2016 Ford Explorers have wheels problems?
No. NHTSA has 50 owner complaints about wheels for the 2016 Ford Explorer (2% of the 2,461 complaints for this model year). Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the 2016 Ford Explorer wheels?
No recall currently lists wheels for this vehicle.
At what mileage do wheels problems start?
The median reported mileage is 22,000 miles: half of the reports with a mileage came before that.
What do owners say about wheels problems on the 2016 Ford Explorer?
The most frequent phrase is “hankook ventus”, in 18 of 50 complaints, followed by “50r20 105h” (9).
Other 2016 Ford Explorer problems
- Structure problems (591)
- Steering problems (532)
- Engine problems (382)
- Power Train problems (215)
- Electrical System problems (128)
- Engine and Engine Cooling problems (114)
- Fuel/propulsion System problems (104)
- Air Bags problems (99)
See all 2016 Ford Explorer problems or wheels problems across all Explorer years.