Ford Escape owners have reported 479 wheel related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 4 most common wheel problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel (429 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's wheel bolts (44 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems | |
| Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems |
On 2/12/2026 I was driving in gordon county, GA. I was going about 25 mph when I hit a pothole on the right hand side of the road. It resulted in a split wheel/rim on the right front side of my vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2015 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for an oil change. The contact was informed by the dealer that the lug nuts were swollen, making it difficult to remove wheels from the vehicle. Read details...
The contact owns a 2017 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while receiving regular maintenance, the mechanic informed the contact that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...
The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. While driving approximately 50 mph in the snow, the vehicle shook uncontrollably. The dealer diagnosed that all four tire rims were packed with snow and caused the vehicle's wheel balance to fail. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not repaired. Read details...