Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
Tl* the contact owns a 2005 Ford Cvpi. Since purchasing the vehicle the contact noticed that the wheels on the vehicle had begun to show signs of rust. The contact called the dealership regarding NHTSA recall #07V079000 component: wheels and was informed that the recall did not apply to his vehicles VIN number. The vehicle had not been diagnosed by the dealership at the time of the complaint. The current and failure mileages were 172000.
Lingering problem with 2005 Ford crown victoria police interceptor with suspected cracked wheels. Vehicle has all symptomology vehicle was manufactured for the 2005 my in 08/2004. NHTSA campaign id number: 07V079000 . Ford refuses to address the problem.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Ford crown victoria. The mechanic at the service station informed the contact of safety recall number 07s48 regarding his wheels. The dealer stated that the vehicle was no longer used for police pursuits, therefore, the recall did not apply to his vehicle. He also stated that the steering column shakes intermittently. The current mileage was 102,000 and failure mileage was 101,000. Updated 01-11-08. The consumer stated air leaked from the tires. Updated 12/12/07.
Tl contact owns a 2004 Ford Cvpi. The contact stated that the wheels cracked in the rim near the weld line, which connects the rim to the disk. He had to place air in his tires weekly because the failure caused the tires to deflate. The manufacturer stated that they would not honor the recall because the vehicle was no longer registered to the police department. NHTSA campaign id number 07V079000 (wheels) and Ford recall number 07s48 were referenced. The failure mileage was 67,000.
This was a police vehicle involved in a pursuit. At approximately 110 MPH, the left front wheel cracked, the tire flattened, the operator lost control and crossed the median, the opposing lanes of traffic and impacted the guide rail. Trooper was treated and released, vehicle demolished.
I just read about the steering column recall on the crown vic, Cvpi, and grand marquis 2005-2011 and I am not sure why the 2003-2004 models are not included. They have the same issues described in this recall. I had my 2003 Cvpi in the shop less than a month ago due to some steering issues I'm having (a lot of noise during driving and while turning) and the outcome was that my car needs a steering column flex coupler (shaft, lower) and the lower ball joint (control arm) also needs replaced due to excessive corrosion. So again, I'm asking why it's not part of the recall? Also, I'm having the same issues with my tires that a lot of other Cvpi owners are having concerning the cracks in the rims. My tires only have a few thousand miles on them and I'm having to put air in the passenger rear tire about once a week due to loss of air pressure. (I'm losing about 20 psi a week on average). …
Related recalls (2)
Wheels
On certain police vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels May develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel based on the wheel part number. The recall began on March 15, 2007. Owners should contact Ford at 1-800-343-5338.
Wheels
On certain police and taxi vehicles equipped with steel wheels, some of the wheels May develop cracks in the rim near the weld line that connects the rim to the disk.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the four road wheels and spare wheel with the manufacturing date codes of August 18, 2001 through September 22, 2002.
NHTSA investigations
Fracture of the steel wheel rim
During a September 23, 2004 meeting and in subsequent discussions in November, Ford advised the office of defects investigation (odi) of their plans to introduce an improved steel wheel for manufacturing and service component use on the subject vehicles, indicating this would occur in December 2004.the new wheel design incorporates an additional manufacturing process (shot peening) which lowers tensile stress in the…
Fracture of the steel wheel rim
Fracture (cracking) of the subject vehicle (sv) wheel, which was previously investigated under preliminary evaluation pe03-009 (safety recall 03v-279), occurs in the model year (my) 2003 to 2005 police interceptor vehicles only; civilian specification and other my vehicles are unaffected by this condition.for the affected subject wheels, a fatigue crack occurs in the heat affected zone of the rim material adjacent…
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford Cvpi years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 2003 (67) and 2004 (9) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 86% of all complaints for the 2003.
Is there a recall for Ford Cvpi wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 2 recalls, including 07V-079 (wheels, Mar 6, 2007); 03V-279 (wheels, Aug 5, 2003). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford Cvpi wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 82,000 miles; 14% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the rim (49 mentions), followed by the temporary/emergency spare tire (1).
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.