2004 Ford Ranger Wheels Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 405 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 76,500miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the wheels of the 2004 Ford Ranger, 1% of the 405 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 76,500 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.
“Component: suspension:front:wheel bearing details: on april 26, 2008, a minor rhythmic squeaking sound was noticed from beneath vehicle while driving. On may 3, 2008, upon raising vehicle on lift, mechanic noticed that the entire right wheel assembly including brake rotor, ABS component and hub dropped from vehicle. An entire wheel assembly was needed (+$500). As an emt who responds to vehicular accidents in this rural state in all kinds of weather I was floored to think how close I was to driving the vehicle as the wheel assembly separated from the Ranger. …”
NHTSA complaint #10227476, filed 2008-05, 91,000 miles“Bolts sheared off except two next to each other drove slowly to dealer bill prerrie Ford they fixed and charged for a design flaw alleging over torquing of lugs which should strip threads only and was done correct by goodyear with torque wrenches. A off road truck should be over designed. The wheel could have come off. Ford did not refund repair cost. I have never seen a bolt break when over tightened the threads strip. Wheel noise vibration signaled defect no road hazards eg. Potholes were hit.”
NHTSA complaint #10552520, filed 2013-11, 62,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10018938Jan 1, 2005Vibration diagnosis - tire/wheel runout.
Wheels: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 11% |
| 2024 | 2 | 2% |
| 2021 | 2 | 2% |
| 2019 | 4 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2010 | 2 | 1% |
| 2009 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 1% |
| 2007 | 2 | 1% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2005 | 4 | 1% |
| 2004 | 3 | 1% |
| 2003 | 4 | 2% |
| 2002 | 5 | 1% |
| 2001 | 6 | 1% |
| 2000 | 7 | 1% |
| 1999 | 14 | 2% |
| 1998 | 10 | 2% |
| 1997 | 3 | 1% |
| 1996 | 3 | 1% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 3 | 1% |
| 1993 | 2 | 1% |
| 1992 | 3 | 2% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1989 | 1 | 1% |
| 1987 | 2 | 4% |
| 1986 | 2 | 6% |
Other parts of the 2004 Ford Ranger
189 complaintsBody and structure
46 complaintsSuspension
29 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
27 complaintsBrakes
23 complaintsFuel system
21 complaintsVehicle speed control
19 complaintsElectrical system
17 complaintsEngine cooling
17 complaintsTires
17 complaintsOther or unknown
13 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
9 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2004 Ford Ranger
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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