2015 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 15about this part
- Share
- 1%of 1,812 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 48,426miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 15 complaints about the wheels of the 2015 Ford Explorer, 1% of the 1,812 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 48,426 miles. 2 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Driving home from cottage, approximately 200km, as I was approaching my house (maybe 300 yards away), I turned left, heard a clunk and front right wheel started to shake. As I pulled into my driveway I noticed 4 out of 5 front bolts holding my wheel had sheared off. These are original factory wheels. All service has been done by Ford dealer.”
NHTSA complaint #10892766, filed 2016-08, 31,000 miles“On 08-12-17 I pulled into my driveway an turn my steering wheel locked up and I could not turn it.. I shut down the car and restartd it .it had reset if this had happened on the highway someone could have been killed. I will take the car to Ford on 8-14-17 to see if they will help and fix it.”
NHTSA complaint #11014926, filed 2017-08, 42,592 miles“Wheel bearing hubs are both bad. Not a cheap fix. Other vehicles under recall for the same thing. Ford needs to add more vehicles and reimburse the cost of this fix. Both rear wheels move in and out when in the air.only had one side done at this time but will be returning to local mechanic to fix other side (not as bad as the side fixed).”
NHTSA complaint #11354011, filed 2020-09, 72,000 miles“Blowout of tire on the highway. Was travelling at 70 MPH on the florida turnpike at the time. The failed tire was a michelin p245/60r18 latitude tour. A center strip of the tread appeared to have delaminated. The strip that delaminated appeared to be approximately 4 wide.”
NHTSA complaint #11153062, filed 2018-11, 47,752 miles“The toe-link on the rear-passenger side wheel broke and caused the vehicle to fish-tail uncontrollably before going into the ditch and rolling. My wife was driving with our two sons, 3 & 1 at the time, luckily no one was physically injured apart from some minor bumps and bruises. After the fact, we found out there was a recall on this specific part and it was repaired but, again, there was a recall on the replacement part. We were never notified, we have friends with the same vehicle that were never notified and are still trying to get the part repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11500489, filed 2023-01Related service bulletins
- 10222507Mar 31, 2022Certain 2011-2017 Model Year Explorer Vehicles Rear Wheel Knuckle Replacement Ref 21S32 Submitting Owner Letter
- 10176938Jun 5, 2020For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service…
- 10176117May 14, 2020For 2013-2019 Ford Explorer vehicles that require rear wheel knuckle and bushing assembly repairs, dealers are advised to follow Workshop Manual (WSM) Procedures and use service…
- 10127409Nov 8, 2017Some 2015-2018 Explorer vehicles equipped with Hankook brand tires may exhibit chipping, cutting and/or unusual or even accelerated tread wear. If the tire side wall is marked…
Wheels: 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 2015 Ford Explorer
411 complaintsOther or unknown
407 complaintsSteering
347 complaintsEngine
227 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
147 complaintsFuel system
94 complaintsElectrical system
93 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
86 complaintsAir bags
84 complaintsSuspension
83 complaintsEngine cooling
66 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
45 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2015 Ford Explorer
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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