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2008 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems

Wheels complaints and recalls from NHTSA

Summary

The 2008 Ford Explorer has 7 NHTSA wheels complaints and 0 wheels-related recalls.

Problem Areas for the 2008 Ford Explorer

Powertrain
34
Electrical
31
Steering
13
Seats
12
Engine
10
Other
9
Lights
8
Wheels
7
Speed Control
4
Visibility
4
Seat Belts
3
Suspension
3

7

Complaints

0

Recalls

0

Injuries Reported

Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026

All Wheels Complaints

Date ↓ComponentSummary
May 24, 2015WHEELSWHEN DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS FOR MORE THAN 15 MINUTES, THE TPMS REGISTERS MONITOR THEN SENSOR FAUL...
Nov 27, 2014WHEELSAS I WAS DRIVING 2008 FORD EXPLORER XLT ON A NEWLY PAVED SECTION OF THE HIGHWAY, I NOTICED A RHYTHMI...
Jul 12, 2014WHEELS2008 FORD EXPLORER. CONSUMER WRITES IN REGARDS TO LUG NUTS AND WHEEL ISSUES. *SMD THE CONSUMER ST...
May 21, 2014WHEELSTL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 FORD EXPLORER. WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP, A LOUD N...
Aug 30, 2013WHEELSALL SENSORS & BANDS BROKE INTO SMALL PIECES WHICH WAS CAUSING THE TIRES TO RIP FROM THE INSIDE. IF N...
Nov 18, 2012WHEELSMARCH 18, 2012, 50 MPH, FRONT PASSENGER FELL OFF THE VEHICLE. ONLY ONE OUT OF FIVE STUDS STILL AT NO...
Mar 14, 2012WHEELSWHILE DRIVING MY 2008 FORD EXPLORER SOUTH ON I-55 TOWARD CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO THE STEERING WHEEL START...

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