Wheel & Tire complaints by model year
| Year | Complaints | Share of year's complaints | Typical mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2024 | 2 | 1% | 17,000 miles |
| 2023 | 25 | 6% | 5,000 miles |
| 2022 | 9 | 2% | 5,000 miles |
| 2021 | 29 | 3% | 48,000 miles |
| 2020 | 7 | 1% | 57,000 miles |
| 2019 | 14 | 1% | 35,000 miles |
| 2018 | 45 | 2% | 18,000 miles |
| 2017 | 47 | 3% | 44,000 miles |
| 2016 | 55 | 3% | 55,000 miles |
| 2015 | 47 | 3% | 50,000 miles |
| 2014 | 29 | 2% | 58,000 miles |
| 2013 | 47 | 2% | 65,000 miles |
| 2012 | 30 | 2% | 38,000 miles |
| 2011 | 31 | 1% | 76,000 miles |
| 2010 | 29 | 3% | 42,000 miles |
| 2009 | 20 | 6% | 43,000 miles |
| 2008 | 15 | 4% | 32,000 miles |
| 2007 | 57 | 12% | 22,000 miles |
| 2006 | 36 | 6% | 18,000 miles |
| 2005 | 51 | 5% | 45,000 miles |
| 2004 | 77 | 4% | 26,000 miles |
| 2003 | 34 | 8% | 59,000 miles |
| 2002 | 37 | 5% | 56,000 miles |
| 2001 | 64 | 5% | 64,000 miles |
| 2000 | 46 | 4% | 100,000 miles |
| 1999 | 65 | 6% | 81,000 miles |
| 1998 | 195 | 14% | 93,000 miles |
| 1997 | 419 | 15% | 71,000 miles |
| 1996 | 27 | 8% | 238,000 miles |
| 1995 | 54 | 9% | 102,000 miles |
Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (wheels, lug nuts, original-equipment tires, TPMS).
Mileage when the problem started
What owners report
The contact owned a 2023 Ford F150. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at 70 MPH, the driver's side wheel and axle detached, the driver lost control, and she crashed into the guard rail. There were no warning lights illuminated. The driver sustained injuries to her body, including burns, bruises, and neck and shoulder pain. The driver received medical attention in the emergency room. The air bags were deployed. There was no reported fire. A police report was filed. The vehicle was towed to a tow lot. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle was deemed a total loss by the insurance company. The manufacturer was not informed about the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 178.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150 equipped with Hankook Tires, Tire Line Dynapro, Tire Size: 275/60/R20, DOT Number: [redacted] . The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware that the tires were cupping. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer to be diagnosed and the technician stated that the failure was a known issue. The tires were rotated however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 5,000.
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds and turning, there was an abnormal sound coming from the front end. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the integrated wheel end needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 5,000.
I have two recalls that I cannot get any assistance with Recall # 23S65 Rear Axle Bolt Breakage and new recall #25S75 which is Fuel Pump Riser. I have acquired services from four different dealerships and have taken photos and mileage to get repairs completed. I hear clicking noise in my truck and afraid of it causing serious damage and injury along with my fuel pump issue and bad gas mileage and noises when initial cranking my vehicle. I would like to know what dealership in Southwest Louisiana could I bring my vehicle in to resolve these issues that I have been dealing with close to a year. If not, what dealership will provide me courtesy like vehicle rental until completed. I currently of the Bubba Ostalet Ford 246 N. Broadway St. Jennings, La 70546.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150 equipped with Pirelli Tires, Tire Line: Scorpion: Tire Size: 265/70/R17. The contact stated while driving 25 MPH, the low tire pressure warning light illuminated. The contact had pulled over to the side of the road and noticed that the driver's side front tire was flat. The contact placed the spare tire on the vehicle and continued driving to his residence. The contact took the vehicle to an independent mechanic who inspected the vehicle and the tire and diagnosed the failure as a split in the middle of the tire. The mechanic replaced all 4 tires on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage on the vehicle and tire was approximately 4,000. Vehicle has been repaired.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that there was rust on all four wheels. The mechanic was unable to remove the wheels due to the rust. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated upon attempting to replace a flat tire with the spare tire, the contact noticed that there was a hole in the spare tire. The contact determined that the mufflers had burned the spare tire due to the spare tire location in the vehicle. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The manufacturer informed the contact that the VIN was not included in a related recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The vehicle remained in a parking lot. The tire had not been replaced. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the lug nuts on the vehicle were frozen. The contact was informed that the base was swollen, preventing the lug wrench from being able to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the failure resulted in the lug nuts being stripped and aftermarket lug nuts were purchased. The contact stated that the dealer confirmed that the failure was ongoing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 57,023.
Related recalls (4)
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 Raptor Series vehicles equipped with 37-inch tires. The lug nuts on the wheels may have been incorrectly tightened.
Remedy: Dealers will tighten or replace the wheel lug nuts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 26, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Tires
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 F-150, 2018-2020 F-250, F-350, and 2019 Escape vehicles equipped with Continental tires. On the affected vehicles, it is possible that one or more tires were cured for too long during tire production.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the tires, and replace them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on March 27, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Tires › Temporary/emergency spare tire
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 trucks equipped with 17-inch spare tires. The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the spare tire, free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S55.
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
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.
Remedy: 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.
NHTSA investigations
Wheel separation from vehicle
In addition to the a failure report tabulations given above, the manufacturer reported that an additional 33 owner and field reports have been filed which refer to problems (lug not torque loss, lug bolt fracture) that did not involve actual wheel separation, but which May be potentially relevant events.the manufacturer also reported that a total of 815 warranty claims have been filed for repairs potentially related…
Wheel separation
By letter dated May 6, 1998, the manufacturer advised NHTSA of its decision to initiate a safety recall of approximately 1,520,000 of the subject vehicles, including f-250 light duty trucks, and navigator vehicles built at the norfolk, michigan truck, kansas city, and ontario truck assembly plants between December 1, 1995 and mid-April 1998.NHTSA has designated this recall action as campaign number 98v-095.
Tire valve cracking
On October 14, 2008, odi opened pe08-060 to investigate allegations of cracked and leaking snap-in tire valves in model year (my) 2007 vehicles manufactured by Ford motor company.the valves were supplied to Ford by topseal auto-parts, a subsidiary of the shanghai baolong automotive corporation in china.valves made by topseal for aftermarket sale were the subject of two recent safety recalls by tech international…
Frequently asked questions
Which Ford F-150 years have wheel & tire problems?
By NHTSA complaints, the 1997 (419), 1998 (195), 2004 (77), 1999 (65) and 2001 (64) model years. Wheel & Tire complaints make up 15% of all complaints for the 1997.
Is there a recall for Ford F-150 wheel & tire problems?
Yes — 4 recalls, including 22V-675 (lugs/nuts/bolts/studs, Sep 8, 2022); 21V-155 (tires, Mar 10, 2021); 19V-903 (temporary/emergency spare tire, Dec 18, 2019). Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers; check a specific car with the VIN recall check.
At what mileage do Ford F-150 wheel & tire problems start?
Across all years, half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles; 51% happened before 50,000 miles.
What part fails most often?
Owners most often name the tread/belt (290 mentions), followed by the lugs/nuts/bolts/studs (203).
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.