We have classified the 3 complaints from 1999 Ford Explorer about WHEELS into the following categories.
Dealer states " out of warranty" , vehicle allmost rolled over due to complets separation of the front wheel and spindle from vehicle. this will most likely be a defective assembly or poor engineering.bolt for upper spindle to ball joint broken or missing and ball joint shaft sheared off. brake line broken off and axle seperated from the housing. recommend a recall on this very poor design and or a replacement of all these ball joints produced by whatever company made this ball joint.
While replacing firestone tires recall independent tire center noticed three out of four aluminum wheels were out of round and unable to balance the tires. dealer / manufacturer notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was out of its warranty, and nothing would be done. please fill free to provide any further details. *k
Rim cracked, rear winshield wipers failed for the 2nd time. *ak( dot number: 274 )