1996 Ford Escort Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 205 total for the year
- Median mileage
- —not reported
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 1996 Ford Escort, 1% of the 205 complaints for this model year.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“1996 Ford Escort's left front wheel fell off while driving. The left front quarter panel was destroyed and the front bumper and hood buckled/dented. There were no injuries.”
NHTSA complaint #10166917, filed 2006-08“Two of the four lugs:nuts on the rear passenger's side tire came off and two were loose . The lugs:nuts were tightened and replaced by the owner. But the lugs:nuts continue to loosen and come off.”
NHTSA complaint #823412, filed 1998-05Wheels: other model years
Other parts of the 1996 Ford Escort
77 complaintsEngine cooling
30 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
19 complaintsAir bags
18 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsSuspension
13 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsFuel system
11 complaintsSteering
10 complaintsOther or unknown
6 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsSeats
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1996 Ford Escort
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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