39 problems related to wheel have been reported for the 2016 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2016 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2016 F-150.
Lug nuts expanding. Lug nut oem wrench size is 21mm. Lug nuts have expanded to 22mm and a little beyond. I understand oem lug nuts are a two piece design. I have some lug nuts that are "free spinning. " meaning one of the pieces is loose from the other and just spins without the entire lug nut coming off the bolt. I have had one lug nut come off of tire. Up until today the factory and Ford dealership are the only personal to touch my wheels. The dealer commended I purchase after market lug nuts to solve problem, which they are doing also. As of today my vehicle has approximately 44k miles on it. Earlier this year the dealer stated I keep an eye on the lug nuts because they were showing sign of expanding.
My purchased my new truck in March 2016, owned it for 22 months and it currently has 22. 235 miles. The truck has never been driven off-road or exposed to road salt. While getting my tires rotated at discount tire on January 20, 2018, the manager notified me that the lugs nuts could not be removed from the vehicle due to "swelling" of the lug nut outer cover. The oem design is a steel core nut with a pressed chrome or aluminum cap over it. The lug nuts swell over time as water and corrosion develop between the lug nut and cover. Discount tire had to use multiple size sockets to remove and reinstall the lug nuts due to non-uniform swelling of covers on the lug nuts. The following day I stopped at costco to check lug nut torque and the technician made the same comment about swelling and seeing a lot of Ford vehicles with the same issue. Both stores stated that they are replacing lug nuts with new tire purchases or rotation on affected Ford vehicles when the lug nuts are damaged. Additionally, the costco technician informed me of a "class-action" lawsuit that was filed in 2017 for the same issue. I researched the class action and found the following information. Josh wozniak et al. Vs. Ford motor company, case number 2:17-cv-12794 in the u. S. District court for the eastern district of michigan. On January 22, 2018, I dropped off my truck at my local Ford dealer for various warranty issues and asked that the lug nuts be replaced under warranty due to swelling. The dealership service manager and advisor verified the pending lawsuit, but refused to replace the lug nuts under warranty. My service ticket states " found lug nuts are damaged due to improper socket used during removal/installation. " discount tire stated that the store would not service my vehicle again without replacing the lug nuts due to improper lug nut sizing and socket fitment.
Lug nuts swell making it unable to repair on road.
I purchased this 2016 Ford f150 to tow my trailer. It is equipped with the Ford max tow package. This truck will not safely tow my trailer. The problem is with the hankook tires. The tires cause the truck to "hunt" and swerve while driving on straight road. The tires are seeking the grooves in the road and make the truck difficult to drive. When the trailer is connected to the truck, the problem becomes so severe that the truck cannot be safely operated. When driving the truck in no wind, the truck swerves as if the wind is gusting from the side. I have driven this truck with the service director and the shop foreman and they both agree that the truck has an issue with the tires. , Ford refuses to assist in this matter.