Problems with 2005 Lincoln LS WHEELS

Tl* the contact owns a 2005 lincoln ls. while driving 65 mph, the vehicle felt as if a tire blew out. afterwards, the steering wheel seized. the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic, but was not diagnosed or repaired. the dealer and manufacturer were not notified. the failure mileage was approximately 96,000. the vin was not available.

Wheels were found to be delaminating and separating at the base material level. all four wheels . one tire had the seal bead completely missing . reported to lincoln / ford same date ....they reported that this was not a quality problem and out of warranty . clearly this is a safety issue as it will allow the tire to come off the wheel and is an inherent defect in the manufacturing process. *tr

Have a 2005 lincoln ls.. the chrome plating is separating from the rims. this is breaking the seal causing air leaks and changing of flat tires.. have no confidence that the tires will stay inflated.. *tr

I have a repeated problem where excessive corrosion around the wheel rim causes a loss of tire pressure. i have to repeatedly have a mechanic grind and reseal the wheel rim. bead sealer alone is ineffective due to the level of corrosion. i can lose 15 -20 lbs of pressure in an hour when this occurs. i have had two tires that have been damaged by a rapid loss of pressure. i am concerned to take the car on longer trips because i have to repeatedly check the tire pressure. *tr

The left rear wheel/tire assembly failed to hold air. a local tire merchant said that this is caused by the chrome plating separating from the aluminum alloy wheel. the dealer and lincoln-mercury said that the failure was due to brake dust getting on the outside of the wheel. they claimed that this was not a defect in the product and refused a warranty claim. they were unable to explain how dust on the outside of the wheel could cause the surface inside the tire to fail and leak air until the tire was flat. *tr

2005 ls purchased new 09/05. had aftermarket wheels and tires replace for a better look. on 09/06, a year later, had to have wheel stud replaced. dealership billed me stating not under warranty because had wheels & tires replaced. just yesterday 11/12/06, same incident occurred again. only two studs have to be replaced this time. *nm

2 lugs on right rear wheel broke. remaining lugs were loose. this happened at 70 mph with 2005 lincoln ls. total mileage on vehicle at time of incident was 1,850 miles. *nm