Tire and wheel recalls for the Ford Explorer
NHTSA lists 1 recall on tires or wheels for the Ford Explorer from 2015-2027. Open recalls are repaired free by the dealer; check your vehicle by VIN.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Wheel Hub Bearing assemblies, part number HB5Z-1104-C, incorrectly listed as being for installation on the rear axles of 2011-2017 Ford Explorer 4X2 vehicles. These bearings assemblies were manufactured without a self retention feature, possibly resulting in the separation of the wheel or wheel end.
Remedy: Ford will notify the distributors of the hubs specifying that they are to only be used on drive axles. It is believed that none of the hubs were purchased from Ford dealers for the incorrect application. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
NHTSA campaign 17E048000 →Source: NHTSA, model years 2015-2027, checked 2026-10-09.
Before you change wheels on your Explorer
Questions
Does the Ford Explorer have any tire or wheel recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 tire or wheel recall for the Ford Explorer between 2015-2027: 17E048000 (2015-2017). Check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls; open recalls are repaired free by the dealer.
What wheel and tire size does the Ford Explorer take?
It depends on the year and trim. The factory size is on the sticker inside the driver's door jamb; the number after the R is the wheel diameter. For a bigger wheel, keep the new tire within about 3% of that height so the speedometer stays accurate: the tire size calculator lists the sizes for any wheel diameter.