2013 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
4 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data
Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.
Wheels Recalls (1)
WHEELS:HUB
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Fix: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
Owner Complaints (4)
I took my car into Alpine Ford in Pueblo, Co to fix the recall for the toe links. They left my alignment extremely off. They refuse to fix it and no other shop in town can fix it. I’ve gotten multiple alignments done. A mechanic told me there was no fixing it unless Alpine redid with their tools or I replaced the toe links with adjustable toe links. Yes. It is available for inspection. There isn’t a light that comes on. This causes a major safety concern. My alignment is off which causes the vehicle to not drive properly. I went through a brand new pair of tires in a year. Those tires got worn down to the wire, even with regular rotation and alignments done all year long. My tire could have blown at any time while I was driving.
I’ve had this recall for awhile now. I’m tired of constantly replacing tires due to this recall and improper wearing. When reaching out to dealership I’m told Covid stopped the production of the part and I need to just “deal with it and replace tires frequently /rotate them” I can’t afford 2 new tires every 6 months
I WAS DRIVING AND CAR MADE THIS SOUND LIKE THE TIRE GOING FLAT SO I QENT TO COUNTRY FAIR AND PUMPED UP MY TIRES,MY TIRE LIGHT AND WORNING NEVER CAME ON THAT IT THE FORST THING ,ANYWAY I CONTINUED TO GO HOME WHEN A MILE FROM MY HOME THE CAR WAS PULLING TO THE RIGHT I STOPPED GOT OUT TO LOOK AND HALF THE RUBBER WAS OFF THE RIM .I DID NOT HIT MO POT HOLES OR NO CURB.
BOUGHT 2013 EXPLORER WITH P255/50R20 104H TIRES WENT TO HAVE ALL TERRAIN TIRES WITH STUDS PUT ON CAR FOR WINTER. WHEELS ARE 18 INCH RIMS (245/60R18 104T), RECOMMENDED BY FORD WHEN I BOUGHT VEHICLE. I NEED STUDS DUE TO EXTREME CONDITIONS IN MONTANA WITH ICE. THE P255/50R20 104H TIRES CANNOT BE FITTED WITH STUDS. FORD RECOMMENDED THE R18 TIRES. NOW FORD REFUSED TO RECALIBRATE MY SPEEDOMETER WITH THE SMALLER TIRES EVEN THOUGH THIS IS THE STANDARD TIRE R245/60R18 PUT ON EXPLORERS. THE DEALER IS LOCKED OUT OF THIS OPTION. MY CHOICE IS DRIVE WITHOUT STUDS (CANNOT GET IN MY DRIVEWAY WITHOUT THEM)AND SPEEDOMETER IS CORRECT OR USE THE SAFER TIRE WITH STUDS AND RISK TICKETS AS THE SPEEDOMETER IS OFF.. *TR