1994 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 12about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,207 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 12 complaints about the wheels of the 1994 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 1,207 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 500 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.
“While driving the vehicle makes a lot of noise around the wheel area, the tires were rotated but the problem still exist, but one day while driving the right front wheel locked up, the vehicle was immediately taken to the dealer where it was determined that the front caliper was stuck, the dealer replaced the pads, both calipers and the master cylinder. The consumer requested a refund of the monies spent on repair.”
NHTSA complaint #568142, filed 2002-10, 500 miles“The front left wheel bearings needed replacement. In the process of doing that we discovered that both the outer lock nut and inner lock nut were so loose they were removed by hand without the need of a socket. No prior service had been done to the wheel / hub assemblies.”
NHTSA complaint #706008, filed 1999-04“While driving at 20 MPH driver heard a loud noise coming from rear of vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to dealership, and found out that the rims lost four of it's five studs.”
NHTSA complaint #10038152, filed 2003-09“Lugs: nuts:bolts sheared off, causing front wheel to separate at 55-60mph; heard a noise, like crunching, prior to separation. Saw wheel rolling. Vehicle collapsed. Braked to stop vehicle. Towed to mechanic. Insurance adjuster will be checking vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #829381, filed 1998-10“The spare tire wheel rim has a center hole which is too small to fit over the front axle hub, consumer experienced a flat tire in which the spare tire needed to be used, however the spare tire couldn't be mounted.”
NHTSA complaint #558507, filed 2000-12Wheels: 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 1994 Ford Explorer
331 complaintsBrakes
261 complaintsBody and structure
158 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsElectrical system
75 complaintsEngine cooling
74 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
71 complaintsSuspension
65 complaintsVehicle speed control
51 complaintsFuel system
33 complaintsEquipment
32 complaintsSteering
24 complaints
← All problems reported for the 1994 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.
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