1998 Ford Expedition Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 37about this part
- Share
- 4%of 836 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 160,000miles
- Trend
- StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 37 complaints about the wheels of the 1998 Ford Expedition, 4% of the 836 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 160,000 miles. 5 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“On two separate occasions, the lug bolts have broken off of the vehicle when in motion. The last occurrence lost 3 lug bolts at the same time. The lug bolts shear off along with the lug nuts. There was a recall in 1998, and Ford states that my vehicle was brought in december of that year for the recall. This happens on the front and back wheels. There are many reports online about this happening.”
NHTSA complaint #10607495, filed 2014-07, 308,000 miles“While driving lugs nuts broke, causing the front right wheel to detach from the vehicle. Consumer was traveling at 70 MPH when lugs and nuts broke in the front wheel. Taken to dealership and put the same tire and rim. When consumer left dealership, lights failed to work and experienced shaking in front end. Took vehicle to a different dealership, and found out that the front end was so bad. Dealership replaced shims to align front end. …”
NHTSA complaint #10050404, filed 2004-04, 76,000 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition equipped with goodyear wrangler trailmark tires, size: p265/65/r18 (na). The contact purchased the brand new tires from walmart. While driving 35 MPH on the highway, the rear driver's side wheel detached from the vehicle. A police report was filed that stated that the lug nuts were completely gone. The vehicle was towed to the contact's residence. Walmart filed a claim with their insurance company, which stated that walmart followed procedures when they installed the tires and were not liable. The dealer and manufacturer had not been contacted. …”
NHTSA complaint #11129172, filed 2018-09, 246,233 miles“The contact owns a 1998 Ford Expedition. While driving approximately 45 MPH the vehicle began to shake vigorously and the contact drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane. The contact noticed one of the lug nuts was missing and that the studs and rim were damaged. The contact replaced the rim and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. The mechanic replaced the lug nuts, the studs, the axle seals and the parking brake shoes. The vehicle was repaired. There was a recall under NHTSA campaign number: 98v095000(wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) that may be related to the failure. …”
NHTSA complaint #10424728, filed 2011-09, 160,000 miles“My wife was driving on rt 3 was going around a curve the vehicle started like wobbling and she was trying to find a wide spot to pull off the road. When she went around the curve the tire came off and she was slung into the other lane and she counter stirred and went over an embankment. Old parts are not available. Don't know where they went. Cause the stud bolts broke and lug nuts came off. Put new stud bolts in and bought new lug nuts.”
NHTSA complaint #10232151, filed 2008-06Related recalls
- 98V095000May 13, 1998Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel…Covers: Ford Expedition 1997–1998, F-150 1997–1998, F-250 1997–1998 +1 more
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4 | 40% |
| 2025 | 4 | 11% |
| 2024 | 3 | 4% |
| 2023 | 1 | 2% |
| 2022 | 2 | 2% |
| 2020 | 1 | 0% |
| 2019 | 2 | 0% |
| 2018 | 9 | 2% |
| 2017 | 16 | 4% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 1 | 1% |
| 2014 | 2 | 3% |
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 1 | 1% |
| 2011 | 3 | 4% |
| 2010 | 1 | 2% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 3 | 1% |
| 2006 | 10 | 3% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 6 | 1% |
| 2002 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 14 | 2% |
| 1999 | 17 | 2% |
| 1998 | 37 | 4% |
| 1997 | 41 | 5% |
Other parts of the 1998 Ford Expedition
144 complaintsEngine cooling
127 complaintsElectrical system
115 complaintsVehicle speed control
78 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
70 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
61 complaintsBrakes
57 complaintsSteering
52 complaintsTires
38 complaintsFuel system
28 complaintsSeat belts
25 complaintsBody and structure
25 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1998 Ford Expedition
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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