2016 Ford Explorer Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 50about this part
- Share
- 2%of 2,463 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 22,000miles
- Trend
- RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 50 complaints about the wheels of the 2016 Ford Explorer, 2% of the 2,463 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 22,000 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.
“Noticed 2 weeks ago that the hankook ventus s1 noble2 tires on our Explorer were peeling and chunks were coming out. We brought the car to the dealer since they had just performed a tire rotation a couple weeks prior and said the tires were in good shape. They said oh, you have the hankook? Those are known for that . They could not replace them. Contacted hankook and Ford. …”
NHTSA complaint #10994066, filed 2017-06, 11,100 miles“The side wall of my hankook 255/50 r /20 ventus s1 noble 2 tire blew out. I have a 2 hole in the side wall of the tire. I was at a stop sign on a city street, and just started moving when the side wall blew out. It sounded like a large balloon explosion and the tire went flat instantly. Some hankook tires have been recalled but the local Ford dealer told me not this one. These hankook tires should be recalled.”
NHTSA complaint #11154802, filed 2018-11, 15,220 miles“Parts of the hankook ventus s1 noble2 255/50r20 105h tire treads are just ripping off for no apparent reason on all my tires and this is an awd vehicle. It has 17,000 miles. This vehicle is just used by wife to drop off my son at school. They are breaking off without being mistreated. Just noticed today 12-13-2016”
NHTSA complaint #10935149, filed 2016-12, 17,000 miles“Hankook tries are shredding and premature tire wear. Vehicle has less than 33k miles. Shredded tires causing vehicle to slip and slide on the road while in motion. I almost had an accident. Now afraid for my safety; afraid to drive in snow.”
NHTSA complaint #11174981, filed 2019-02, 25,000 miles“I have 16,000 miles and 14 months on the original hankook tires supplied on my new vehicle. These tires are marketed as 50,000 mile tires. All 4 tires are showing significant degradation, tread separation, and breakdown. The two tires which were on the front (due for a rotation) are significantly worse. I am currently at 65% tread depth wear (and should be closer to 40%) due to the crumbling tread. Dealer stated this was a faulty tire.”
NHTSA complaint #11022112, filed 2017-09, 16,100 milesRelated 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 2016 Ford Explorer
591 complaintsSteering
532 complaintsOther or unknown
434 complaintsEngine
382 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
215 complaintsElectrical system
129 complaintsEngine cooling
114 complaintsFuel system
112 complaintsAir bags
99 complaintsVehicle speed control
76 complaintsSuspension
73 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
68 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 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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