10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #7

Sep 292003

(reported on)

F-150 6-cyl

  • miles
Vehicle's metal wheel rims hold water after it rains. The rims were designed in a way that allowed them to retain water after it rained or came in contact with standing water. This problem caused the rims to corrode and resulted in separation of the rim. The manufacturer was contacted but told the consumer that they were not responsible for the problem.

- Metairie, LA, USA

problem #6

Jul 022002

F-150 4WD

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Passenger's side rear rim cracked at weld while consumer was driving. Consumer noticed the tire went flat, when pulling the vehicle over. Contacted dealer, and the dealer was not willing to do anything. Jlg

- Kettle Fall, WA, USA

problem #5

Apr 062002

F-150

  • miles
Insides of the rims are peeling, also sign of cracking are appearing around base of rims. Dealer was notified. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Colton, NY, USA

problem #4

Oct 222000

(reported on)

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rims are splitting on the inside bead.

- St. Louis, MO, USA

problem #3

Feb 102000

(reported on)

F-150

  • miles
Wheel bead broke off, causing the wheel to go flat. Dealer has been contacted.

- Glenville, IN, USA

problem #2

Feb 271997

F-150 4WD

  • miles
Wheel cracked at bead after recall repairs, vehicle lost control, resulting in rollover/injuries.

- Corona, CA, USA

problem #1

Jan 161997

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Tire rim failed.

- Iron River, MI, USA