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2016 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems

37 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

37
Complaints
1
Recalls
Jan 2018Dec 2016
Date Range

Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Wheels Recalls (1)

RECALLCampaign #17E048000

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 (37)

criticalWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2019

Hankook tries are shredding and premature tire wear. Vehicle has less than 33k miles. Shredded tires causing vehicle to slip and slide on the road while in motion.

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NHTSA #: 11174981
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

The tires on this vehicle have gone completely bald despite proper pressure and rotation. With only 22000 miles on this vehicle it is more than clear there is a manufacturer issue with these tires. There are over 2000 on-line articles regarding this issue but very few know to file their complaints here.

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NHTSA #: 11120554
criticalWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2018

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires 265/50r20 105h have 22,150 miles on them and the tread is already 1/2 worn. I have a 2015 taurus sho with 20,550 miles (michelin tires) and the tread is in perfect condition. Server dealer checked wear, wear is even on all 4 tires.

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NHTSA #: 11071655
highWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2017

I have 16,000 miles and 14 months on the original hankook tires supplied on my new vehicle. These tires are marketed as 50,000 mile tires. All 4 tires are showing significant degradation, tread separation, and breakdown.

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NHTSA #: 11022112
highWHEELS,ENGINE
Filed: Jul 2016

While moving at high speed in rush-hour traffic in the fast lane on hwy 680 s in dublin, ca the engine just shut down. This is dangerous. The car was towed to ford for repair - they state it was a "throttle body assembly" problem - apparently a well-know problem.

NHTSA #: 10886095
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2024

Rear toe link (driver side) just purchased the car from a Police department and I was not aware of the recall. 10/8/24 I made an appointment for other service and was informant by Elk river MN ford dealer and recall is scheduled to be preformed 10/17/24. [XXX] at [XXX] when turning left at approximately 30mph (2 lane country roads) the vehicle became uncontrollable mid turn.

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NHTSA #: 11619311
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2021

Vehicle started to feel heavy, and vibrate harder through the gas pedal and steering wheel. I took it to my local auto shop and the wheel bearing needs replaced.

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NHTSA #: 11427653
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2019

My 2016 ford explorer just turned 36,000 miles and all four of the hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires that came on car have premature wear, with 3/32nd of an inch remaining on the tread. There have been numerous complaints about premature tread wear with this tire and ford will not do anything about it.

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NHTSA #: 11252902
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2019

2016 explorer limited purchased new, currently has 32,000 miles on it and tires are shredding and need to be replaced, well below the rating of 50,000 miles. Hankook tires

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NHTSA #: 11196501
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2018

Tires are the hancock ventus s1 noble 2. 24,412 miles. Tread is worn badly and rubber is peeling off in layers and chunks.

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NHTSA #: 11143398
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2018

Urchased new 2016 ford explorer limited 4WD 4dr in 2016. The oem tires on the vehicle are hankook ventus s1 nobel 2 tires, sized 255/50r20. The dot rating is "5mnc 1ah 2715".

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NHTSA #: 11113827
mediumWHEELS,UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Filed: Jun 2018

Original hankook front tires were replaced at about 10k miles due to premature wear and chunk of tires peeling off. Dealer stated that it was due to poor alignment. I paid for 2 new tires.

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NHTSA #: 11103008
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2018

Purchased new 2016 ford explorer limited 4WD 4dr in 2016. The oe tires on the vehicle were 4 hankook ventus s1 nobel 2 tires, sized 255/50r20. The dot rating is "5mnc 1a h".

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NHTSA #: 11101933
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2018

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires size 255/50r20 105h. They came on my vehicle when I bought it back in june 2016. I only have 13,900 miles on my tires and the treads splitting, cracking and peeling horribly they are supposed to be warrantied for 50,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11064714
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2017

This is now the third sidewall failure on this vehicle; all three times, it was the right front tire. Hancook ventus s1 noble 255/50r20 tires. First off, these tires are rated for 50,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11024139
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2017

Vehicle almost failed inspection because of tire wear and damage. Tires are hankook ventus s1 noble2 255/50r20 105h with just over 21000 miles on them. Tire tread is minimal and rubber appears to be "flaking" off.

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NHTSA #: 11018907
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2017

Purchased new 2016 ford explorer sport in jan 2017. Last week at 5400 miles tire sensor indicated that front passenger tire lost air to 6lbs while parked. Took to dealer who said puncture occurred which never did occur.

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NHTSA #: 11001642
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2017

Noticed 2 weeks ago that the hankook ventus s1 noble2 tires on our explorer were peeling and chunks were coming out. We brought the car to the dealer since they had just performed a tire rotation a couple weeks prior and said the tires were in good shape. They said "oh, you have the hankook?

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NHTSA #: 10994066
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Mar 2017

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 255/50r20 105h tires. At 20,000 noticed rubber pieces of tread peeling away and chipping from all four clearly defective tires. This defect appears similar to tread being sliced by razor blades all over the tires.

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NHTSA #: 10969602
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Feb 2017

2016 ford explorer purchased july 2016. 9800 miles. Took it in to the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation.

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NHTSA #: 10956456
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2017

I purchased a ford explorer xlt back in september of 2015. Now, after only 16 months of driving and 23,000 miles driven my dealer is telling me that I need new tires on the car.

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NHTSA #: 10946739
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jun 2016

2016 ford explorer with hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires. Approximately 3 months ago my wife was driving on a local surface street at 45 MPH. Her tire pressure monitor illuminated on the dash while simultaneously the vehicle veered sharply to the right.

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NHTSA #: 10876045
lowWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2019

Premature tire wear causing inadequate traction in adverse weather conditions

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NHTSA #: 11232105
lowWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2018

Tires have less than 18,000 miles on them and have numerous cuts and gouges throughout. Tires are skidding on wet roads causing for unsafe driving conditions. Ford and hankook are saying that it's not a safety concern and that my tires could be pro-rated.

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NHTSA #: 11141538
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

Hankook tires are shredding under norman city driving. Car has approx 30,000 kms. Side are perfect, only in the center of the tire is there any shredding.

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NHTSA #: 11121813
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2018

I leased a new ford explorer sport model back in may of 2016. As of today's date I only have 18,977 miles on it. The hankook ventus s1 noble2 original factory tires have almost no tread left on any of the 4 tires.

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NHTSA #: 11115842
lowWHEELS
Filed: May 2018

Tires are worn completely out at 25,000. Have had flaking and shredding tread during premature wear. 50,000 mile tire

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NHTSA #: 11098355
lowWHEELS
Filed: May 2018

Vehicle has 23,000 miles, purchased new in 2016. Tires have premature tread wear and are already worn thin to the point of replacement. Current tire condition is not safe.

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NHTSA #: 11091136
lowWHEELS
Filed: Mar 2018

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 tires 265/50r20 105h have 23,950 miles on them and the tread is already worn on outer side of 4 tires.reviews all of the internet are consistent in that hankook tires (optimum and ventus s1 noble 2 series) do not last more than 25,000 miles (compared to the manufacturer's 50,000 mile rating.tire manufacturer is refusing to replace it and only offering slight discount on new tires.

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NHTSA #: 11078762
lowWHEELS
Filed: Mar 2018

Hankook ventus s1 noble 2 oem tires exhibiting unusual wear, tires chipping and shredding at less than 20,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11078249
lowWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2018

The tires on my 2016 ford explorer sport are ventus s1 noble 2 20 inch tires and they have been peeling, chipping and cracking for the past 8 months. I rotate my tires every 7000 to 8000 miles but the tires are wearing prematurely. I've been told that it is safe to drive but these shouldn't be happening on a vehicle with less than 40,000 miles.

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NHTSA #: 11064417
lowWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2018

The tires on ym 2016 ford explorer are the worst I have ever seen. I have under 24,000 miles on my leased xlt model and the tires are literally shredding. There is more horror stories at the consumer reports review of the tire...

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NHTSA #: 11063308
lowWHEELS
Filed: Sep 2017

My explorer has 29k miles on it and the hankook tires are peeling! I notified the service department spoke to julio. Was told it is a common complaint w these tires and it's because they are cheaply made!

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NHTSA #: 11024989
lowWHEELS
Filed: Aug 2017

Ford explorer sport with 14,800 miles and tires are completely worn on outer and inner bands. Chunks of tire are falling off and are now needing replacement. Ford says normal wear and defers to manufacturer even though within 100 miles of owning this vehicle they had to replace a tire due to extreme imbalance.

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NHTSA #: 11019323
lowWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2017

Tread on my hankook tires is peeling off. They have 27,000 miles on them. I only drive to work and back.

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NHTSA #: 10980266
lowWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2017

The tires have 26000 miles on them and the tire is peeling off like flakes. I live in gainesville, fl, which has very good roads and I drive 99% of the time within city other than going to orlando or jacksonville on i75. Also the tires have worn off way too quickly than normal as they have reached 4mm wear within 26000 miles!!

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NHTSA #: 10979449
lowWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2016

Parts of the hankook ventus s1 noble2 255/50r20 105h tire treads are just ripping off for no apparent reason on all my tires and this is an AWD vehicle. It has 17,000 miles. This vehicle is just used by wife to drop off my son at school.

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NHTSA #: 10935149

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