Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V095000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/01/1995 to 04/14/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1520000 | 07/20/1998 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/13/1998 | 05/13/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. the lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. the first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. this interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. it specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. there will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owners will be receiving two notifications.the first notification, which began in may 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure. there will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin july 20, 1998.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| 15708 | 03/01/2002 | 636344 | Some vehicles may exhibit wheels that seize to the hubs and are difficult to remove during service. *tt | 11/07/2002 | |
| 9811344 | 02/01/1998 | 607514 | Some vehicles may exhibit loose lugnuts and / or broken wheel studs. *tt | 09/24/1999 | |
| 983302 | 02/04/1998 | 607463 | This bulletin mentions how some hub o-rings may be cut during the installation of the wheels. *tt | 09/23/1999 | |
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | |||||
| 982673 | 04/01/1998 | 603571 | If you encounter a vehicle with a missing wheel hub o-ring, do not install a new o-ring. *yc | 02/25/1999 | |
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||||
| 98S14 | 01/01/2001 | 616510 | Safety recall update to replace locking lug nuts. *tt | 03/01/2001 | |
| WHEELS - RIM | |||||
| 15225 | 09/01/2001 | 625773 | Some vehicles may exhibit a difficult to remove wheel rim condition. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl* the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to shake vigorously and the contact drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the contact noticed one of the lug nuts was missing and that the studs and rim were damaged. the contact replaced the rim and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the lug nuts, the studs, the axle seals and the parking brake shoes. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 98v095000(wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. while driving approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to shake vigorously and the contact drove the vehicle onto the emergency lane. the contact noticed one of the lug nuts was missing and that the studs and rim were damaged. the contact replaced the rim and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the lug nuts, the studs, the axle seals and the parking brake shoes. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign number: 98v095000(wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. rvk | |||
| 07/17/2011 | 160000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1998 ford expedition. while driving at approximately 45 mph the vehicle began to shake vigorously. the contact stopped the vehicle on the shoulder of the road. the contact noticed one of the lug nut was missing, the studs and the rim were damaged. the contact replaced the rim and took the vehicle to an independent mechanic. the mechanic replaced the lug nuts, the studs, the axle seals and the parking brake shoes. the vehicle was repaired. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 98v095000(wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts) that may be related to the failure. the dealer was made aware of the failure and stated the vin was not included. the approximate failure mileage was 160,000. ds | |||
| 06/16/2008 | 1 | ||
| My wife was driving on rt 3 was going around a curve the vehicle started like wobbling and she was trying to find a wide spot to pull off the road. when she went around the curve the tire came off and she was slung into the other lane and she counter stirred and went over an embankment. old parts are not available. don't know where they went. cause the stud bolts broke and lug nuts came off. put new stud bolts in and bought new lug nuts. *tr | |||
| 08/30/1998 | 1 | 06/01/1998 | |
| My vehicle was involved in recall 98s14 and dealer did not have replacement lug nuts, so they tightened the defective ones. we were involved in an accident where the wheel sheered off at the lug nuts rolling our vehicle over 4-5 times. i suffered a broken neck in two places and a crushed disc which had to be removed an the vertibrae fused. i feel ford was negligent and responsible for the accident. we are currently seeking legal advise. | |||
| 09/30/1999 | |||
| Passenger's rear wheel fell off while driving which almost caused a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/08/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Right front wheel came off axle causing vehicle to lose control resulting in a vehicle collision. | |||
| 01/24/1998 | 1 | 01/20/1998 | |
| Right rear wheel fell off of vehicle. | |||
| 01/24/1998 | 1 | 01/20/1998 | |
| Vehicle traveling at 45 mph when rihgt rear wheel came off. all lugs and 3 studs were also missing from hub. | |||
| 01/24/1998 | 1 | 01/20/1998 | |
| Vehicle traveling at 45 mph when rear right wheel fell off. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 05/08/2005 | 80816 | ||
| The right rear wheel feel off my 1998 ford expedition. it looks like the lug nuts sheared off at the axle | |||
| 03/04/2005 | 1 | 01/01/2005 | |
| While approaching a stop light the consumer applied the brake and heard a thump as if something was under the vehicle. the consumer's husband exited the vehicle to see what was wrong. all five lug nut had come off the wheel and it had fallen off. *jb *jb *nm | |||
| 02/14/2005 | 1 | ||
| Nhtsa campaign 98v095000; ford issued a wheel lug nut recall. this vehicle was not included in the recall, but had some of the lug nuts come off. the vin is outside the remedy scope. *nm | |||
| 76000 | 1 | ||
| While driving lugs nuts broke, causing the front right wheel to detach from the vehicle. *ak consumer was traveling at 70 mph when lugs and nuts broke in the front wheel. taken to dealership and put the same tire and rim. when consumer left dealership, lights failed to work and experienced shaking in front end. took vehicle to a different dealership, and found out that the front end was so bad. dealership replaced shims to align front end. the failure of lights was caused by the repair from the previous dealership because when they took the dash board apart, they poked a hole in the heater which burned the wire. *la | |||
| 06/27/2002 | |||
| While driving 30 mph consumer heard a clicking sound from right front wheel. dealer determined lugs: nuts had come off. there is recall 98v095000, but this vehicle is not affected due to vin. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | |||
| Right rear wheels are missing three bolts and lugs which have sheared off. dealer contacted. feel free to provide any further infromation.*ak | |||
| 02/17/2002 | |||
| Lugs: nuts and studs on rear passenger wheel broke off, only one lug nut was still intact. there is a recall, but this vehicle is not affected. *ak | |||
| 06/15/2000 | 5 | ||
| When standard tire service (rotation) was performed the wheel lug nut studs failed when tightened using typical tightening tools and practices. more information and samples of these failed wheel lug nut studs are available if requested. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall number 98v095000; recall remedy did not correct the problem, while driving five lugs: nuts disengaged from the right rear wheel, causing the wheel and tire to nearly come off. local dealer reimbursed owner for repairs. *ak.et. | |||
| Consumer received recall letter in june concerning the lugs:nuts and bolts. consumer went to the dealer on three occasions, dealer had no parts available to correct the problem. consumer also has not received second notification from manufacturer. recall number 98v095000. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1998 | 1 | 02/01/1998 | |
| Lug nuts came loose. yh | |||
| 1 | 04/01/1998 | ||
| All wheel bolts failed. nlm | |||
| 08/30/1998 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Rear driver side lug nuts failed causing vehicle to fish tail, rolling over 4-5 times resting upside down. two adult and three children ages 5,12 and 18 involved in the crash. one adult suffered broken neck in two places and crushed disc. one week hospital stay with surgery to remove crushed disc and fusion of two vertibrae. other adult and two children suffered minor cuts and abraisions one child ejected from vehicle onto highway. | |||
| 1 | 02/01/1998 | ||
| Lug nuts failed. | |||
| 3 | |||
| Consumer received recall notice 98v095000. dealer tightened lugs: nuts: bolts three times which did not correct the problem. driver's side rear tire completely come off while driving. pleae give any further details. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 10/01/1997 | |
| Lug nuts failed. mjs | |||
| 07/01/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1998 | |
| Lug nuts failed prior to recall. *yc | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 1 | 10/05/1997 | |
| Wheel lugs malfunctioned. *yc | |||
| 1 | |||
| Loose lug nuts. | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained that mfr./dealer not honoring mfr. recall notice #98s-14/ nhtsa #98v-095 000 concerning lugs: nuts may not create sufficient clamp load, allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/ rotor mounting surface. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of dealer / manufacturer not honoring recall notice concerning lugs: nuts. recall notice infomed consumer that a second notice would be sent as of third quarter. it is alresady the fourth quarter and no notice was received. dealer is unable to get parts. *ak | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 3 | 12/01/1997 | |
| Lug nuts fell off causing wheel to detach and vehicle collision. | |||
| 08/14/1998 | |||
| After making a turn the wheels never straightened up. then the wheels came off, and the vehicle hit a brick embankment. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 1 | ||
| Recall parts not available for the lug nuts. | |||
| 07/10/1998 | |||
| Rec'd notice 98v095000 & notified dealership. took vehicle to 2 different dealerships & both times informed vehicle needs to be left for 3 days. don't know when able to get to vehicle & do not know if parts will be available. owner not satisfied with answers, and cannot leave vehicle that long. *ak | |||
| Recall for lugs: nuts also affects brake hub area of vehicle. due to undertorqueing, brake rotors warped. also overtorqueing causes difficulty in changing tire in the event of a flat. *ak | |||
| The rear driver's side wheel came off the vehicle due to a broken lug:nut. dealer has vehicle now. *ak | |||