The 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.
The risk
Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.
The 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.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 99V-099 (99V099000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs |
| Report date | April 29, 1999 |
| Owners notified | May 7, 1999 |
| Vehicles affected | 53,784 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the wheels & tires
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 99V-099 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: 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.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 53,784 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
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.