The lug nuts on my Expedition do not center themselves and apprear to just use clamping pressure to hold the wheel in place. There is not any play from side to side or up and down as the wheel fits snugly on the hub. With the lug nuts loose, you can spin the wheel some due to the play in the holes for the lug nuts. Is this normal? It seems to me that even under normal driving conditions that the wheel can be shifting around the hub. I have never seen any wheels/lugs like this before, how about you guys? Any feedback is appreciated - Thanks.

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1998 Expedition EB
- 4x4
- LLS (4 corner)
- Premium MACH Sound System w/6-CD changer
MODS
None yet (But I wanna be like you guys)
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This is normal. Our wheels are "hubcentric", they are centered using the hub, the lug nuts simply hold the wheel in place.

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99 F150 XLT SC 2WD, Fabtech 7 1/2" Ultimate Long Travel Lift, 3" body lift, Centerlines with 35" BFG Mud Terrains.

 

there is a recall for these lug nuts check to see what color lugs there are if they are gray in color then see your ford dealer and ask them to see if the recll 98s14 is open on your truck
if the lugs are black then this recall or correct lugs have been done

 

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Recall Campaigns For The 1998 EXPEDITION
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V073000

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHMENTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 00S05
Year: 1998
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: EXPEDITION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 565800
Manufactured From: JUL 1996 To: DEC 1999
Year of Recall: '00
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:


Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly to the frame attaching bolts could lose the clamp load.

The trailer hitch could then separate from the vehicle.

Dealers will replace the trailer hitch mounting bolts and nut plates. Owner notification began May 15, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V168000

Component: LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:OTHER PART LIGHTING SYSTM
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 00S14
Year: 1998
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: EXPEDITION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 20637
Manufactured From: To:
Year of Recall: '00
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:


Vehicle Description: Mini vans, light pickup trucks, and sport utility vehicles. Off lease Canadian vehicles equipped with daytime running lights which meet Canadian requirements and not the photometric requirements of FMVSS 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." According to Ford, the vehicles were imported into the U.S. erroneously.

The light given off from the daytime running lights is brighter than allowed by U.S. standards.

Dealers will be advised to deactivate the running light function and to complete any outstanding safety recalls on these vehicles. Owner notification began July 19, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 97V171000

Component: POWER TRAIN:TRANSMISSION:AUTOMATIC:INDICATOR:LEVER:GEAR
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 97S86
Year: 1998
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: EXPEDITION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 866000
Manufactured From: JUL 1996 To: AUG 1997
Year of Recall: '97
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:


Vehicle Description: Light duty pickup trucks and multi-purpose passenger vehicles. If the automatic transmission shift cable assembly was not fully attached to the steering column bracket, the shift cable assembly can come out of the bracket. The vehicle operator would then not be able to shift the transmission from one of the drive gear positions into the park position even though the gear shift selector would indicate "Park."

The condition would not allow a disengagement of the transmission from the park position or affect proper neutral start switch operation. Unintended vehicle movement could occur if the parking brake was not set.

Dealers will make the proper attachment of the transmission shift control cable to the steering column bracket and add a tie strap to that connection. Owner notification is expected to begin October 20, 1997. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 98V095000

Component: WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Mfg. Campaign #: 98S14
Year: 1998
Make: FORD TRUCK
Model: EXPEDITION
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1520000
Manufactured From: DEC 1995 To: APR 1998
Year of Recall: '98
Type of Report: Vehicle
Summary:


Vehicle Description: Multi-purpose vehicles and light duty pickup trucks. The lug nuts on these vehicles may not create sufficient clamp load allowing wheel movement in relation to the hub/rotor mounting surface.

This can result in the loosening of lug nuts, stud fatigue failure, and the potential for a wheel separation from the vehicle, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Owners of these vehicles will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure until parts become available. This interim procedure can be completed by owners or their dealers. It specifies that the lug nut torque must be verified to be 100 lbs. Then the lug nuts need to be tightened an additional 1/8 to 1/4 turn more. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin July 20, 1998, under which dealers will inspect the wheel studs and replace the wheel lug nuts. Owners will be receiving two notifications. The first notification, which began in May 1998, will provide an interim repair procedure. There will be a second owner notification, which is expected to begin July 20, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Auto Safety Hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).


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