NHTSA recall 99V099000
Wheels · Ford Motor Company
April 29, 1999report date
53,784units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The clamp load can be lost on the wheel lugs due to insufficient wheel contact area with the hub. In some cases, the contact area can deform, resulting in a loss of lug nut torque.
Why it matters: Loss of lug nut torque can cause vibration or separation of a wheel and tire from the vehicle.
The fix: Dealers will re-torque the wheel lugs to proper specifications and also install a label that specifies that the wheel lugs be torqued to 110 lb-ft any time the wheel is removed.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1999 Ford Expedition, 1999 Lincoln Navigator.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V099000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.