Issue ID | 1136158 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10661374 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 29/11/14 |
Component | WHEELS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | We have 74000 miles on our 2012 ford explorer. I was doing the 6000 mile service, change oil and filter, rotate tires, check fluids, brake inspection, and do inspect other areas. I was in the process torqueing the lug nuts after the tire rotation. I use a craftsman torque 1/2" drive ratchet for this. On the driver side front and rear wheel 1 out of the 5 wheel studs would not torque too the 100 ft. Pounds. The studs on each wheel stretch and are ready to break. Why would ford use inferior medal in something so important. We recently owned a 2001 dodge durango and bought it new. We had over 200,000 miles on this vehicle and i never had this problem. And to replace these ford didn't allow enough room. You have to remove the wheel hub and bearing. Which i tried after removing the 4 bolts and axle nut. It would not come out. I believe it's because of the 2 different medals. The aluminum housing and the steel bearing hub was find when it's new but give time in the elements and corrosion sets in. I have no other choice but take it back to ford dealer for the repairs. I don't trust the other wheel studs and want all replace for safety concerns. Please help on this problem. I believe the medal is to soft for wheel studs. Thank you. *js |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | ZANESVILLE, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK8D86CGXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | 4WD |
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