2020 Ford Explorer wheels problems
16 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the wheels on the 2020 Ford Explorer — 1% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed on a six-hour trip, the low tire message was displayed, and the tire quickly deflated. The contact slowed down and pulled into a service center and inflated the tire. The vehicle was then driven…”
filed Aug 21, 2026
“I keep feeling a clunk or thump towards the back of the car at random times, towards the back axle. Sometimes it's when i stop and drive forward, other times it happens while I am just driving normally, usually at slow speeds around 5-45mph. I have an extended warranty and the ford dealer has said…”
filed Jul 29, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Wheels problems in other Explorer years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2023 Explorer | 1 | 1% |
| 2022 Explorer | 2 | 1% |
| 2021 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
| 2019 Explorer | 4 | 1% |
| 2018 Explorer | 8 | 1% |
| 2017 Explorer | 60 | 4% |
| 2016 Explorer | 50 | 2% |
| 2015 Explorer | 15 | 1% |
| 2014 Explorer | 26 | 2% |
| 2013 Explorer | 20 | 1% |
| 2012 Explorer | 5 | 1% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2020 Ford Explorer
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.