1992 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 10about this part
- Share
- 2%of 633 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 126,135miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 10 complaints about the wheels of the 1992 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 633 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 126,135 miles.
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.
“I was traveling down highway and the spare tire cable broke and the wheel fell out and got jammed under the Explorer. Luckily I some how was able to get pulled over before their was an accident. After that had happen I found out that they had a recall on the cables due to them breaking.”
NHTSA complaint #10456084, filed 2012-04, 126,135 miles“This is the second incident of this kind since I purchased this car in 9/1998. The first incident occurred in 2/99. I did not report that one, because I wasn't aware that I could. In both instances, I was driving and noticed that my car was acting stange, driving rough like a flat tire. I was able to pull over to the side of the road both times (guardian angel must have been watching out for me). I looked for a flat, and did not see one, so I proceeded to drive away, when the noise was much louder (metal against metal). …”
NHTSA complaint #758385, filed 2002-02“When driving at 30 MPH left rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of brakes and steering control. Also, when driving between 15-20 MPH and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a graudal stop, right rear wheels sheared off, causing loss of steering control and loss of brakes. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts.”
NHTSA complaint #861318, filed 2000-05“The consumer has been experiencing problems wit wheel hub. The consumer vehicle makes a hummng and clonking sound. The hub came loose. The manufacturer has been contacted.”
NHTSA complaint #831695, filed 1998-12Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 | 5 | 1% |
| 2020 | 16 | 1% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 | 5 | 1% |
| 2011 | 9 | 1% |
| 2010 | 5 | 4% |
| 2009 | 3 | 9% |
| 2008 | 9 | 6% |
| 2007 | 10 | 5% |
| 2006 | 6 | 1% |
| 2005 | 15 | 3% |
| 2004 | 41 | 3% |
| 2003 | 56 | 5% |
| 2002 | 78 | 2% |
| 2001 | 10 | 3% |
| 2000 | 12 | 1% |
| 1999 | 6 | 0% |
| 1998 | 18 | 1% |
| 1997 | 12 | 1% |
| 1996 | 15 | 1% |
| 1995 | 4 | 0% |
| 1994 | 12 | 1% |
| 1993 | 6 | 1% |
| 1992 | 10 | 2% |
| 1991 | 13 | 2% |
Other parts of the 1992 Ford Explorer
128 complaintsBrakes
99 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
77 complaintsEngine cooling
64 complaintsBody and structure
62 complaintsSuspension
60 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
46 complaintsElectrical system
45 complaintsSteering
25 complaintsSeat belts
24 complaintsEquipment
23 complaintsSeats
20 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1992 Ford Explorer
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.
To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology