Wheel bearings making noise gets worse could lose wheel truck has 62000 miles. Have heard of many of these same models having same problems. I think Ford should recall this model for bearing replacement.
2010 Ford Explorer wheels problems
moderate Owners of the 2010 Ford Explorer have filed 3 NHTSA complaints about the wheels at roughly $400 to repair (U.S. federal records, as of August 2026). Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. See wheels across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$400
| Model year | wheels complaints |
|---|---|
| 2006 Explorer | 6 |
| 2007 Explorer | 5 |
| 2008 Explorer | 7 |
| 2010 Explorer (this page) | 3 |
| 2011 Explorer | 4 |
| 2012 Explorer | 3 |
| 2013 Explorer | 4 |
| 2014 Explorer | 13 |
When does it fail?
Of the 3 wheels complaints filed for the 2010 Ford Explorer, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 50,000-75,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
Of the 14 model years of Ford Explorer we track for wheels problems, this one has the fewest owner complaints on file (3).
No new NHTSA wheels complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 8 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 1 most recent
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Common questions
How serious is the wheels problem on the 2010 Ford Explorer?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $400 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the wheels typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, wheels issues most often appear around 46,900 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $400 for wheels repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to wheels?
No active recalls currently cover wheels issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2010/Ford/Explorer.
Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities. Repair cost estimates are
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