Wheel Bolts Problems of Ford F-150 - part 1

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the mechanic was attempting to rotate the tires, it was discovered that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and could not be easily removed. The contact was informed that the lug nuts would be damaged while being removed to rotate the tires. The lug nuts were removed, and the tires were rotated. The lug nuts were replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer and local dealer were not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 154,000.

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Twelve months ago I took my truck in for service and was informed that the rear lug nuts were compressed and needed to be replaced. I did so and paid over $130. Yesterday, I again took my vehicle in for service and was informed that the front lug nuts were compressed and paid $141 plus labor to have those replaced. Dealer indicated that this was a common issue found on Ford F-150 vehicles. When I asked if there was a recall on the lug nuts, the service manager said, "no, but there should be. " I find it unusual that lug nuts have this type of problem. . . . . I have been driving for 53 years and always have my tires regularly rotated and balanced and have never in the past been told the lug nuts had failed and required replacement. Have you had other complaints regarding Ford lug nut compression?.

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The thin decorative steel cover on the wheel lug nuts are cracking at the corners and deforming to the extent that they would be difficult to get off with the provided tire wrench in a roadside tire failure. My tire shop had to drive a socket on, then drive it off.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated while having the vehicle serviced at a local dealer for routine maintenance, the dealer was unable to remove the wheels because the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was taken to a local auto zone where the contact was advised to replace the lug nuts with after-market lug nuts due to the failure. The contact was informed that the failure with the lug nuts was a common issue. The vehicle was not repaired due to the cost. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 78,766.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel; after which the driver's side front wheel detached and struck truck in the far-left lane. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway; however, there was extensive damage to the driver's side brake caliper and rotor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer nor an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while receiving maintenance at an independent mechanic, the mechanic was unable to remove the driver’s and front passenger’s side lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact linked the failure with manufacturer recall number: 23s17. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the local dealer for routine maintenance and tire rotation, the mechanic discovered that the lug nuts on all four wheels had swollen and could not be removed from the wheel studs. The contact was informed that the lug nuts needed to be removed from the wheel studs and replaced. The lug nuts were removed and replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 28,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for regular maintenance the contact was informed that the lug nuts had caps over them and they were unable to remove the tire. The tires were not replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that the lug nuts on the vehicle were frozen. The contact was informed that the base was swollen, preventing the lug wrench from being able to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the failure resulted in the lug nuts being stripped and aftermarket lug nuts were purchased. The contact stated that the dealer confirmed that the failure was ongoing. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The failure mileage was approximately 57,023.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that when he drove the vehicle to a local dealer to have his breaks serviced the dealer advised that all 4 tires lug nuts had swollen and needed to be replaced. The dealer diagnosed and determined that the lug nuts and break, pads needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 104,000.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a routine oil change, the contact was informed that the front passenger’s side lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 53,057.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked overnight on the side of the road, the contact attempted to change a tire however, the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle had not been diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,500.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an oil change and tire rotation, the contact was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle, he noticed that the steering wheel had semidetached and became loose. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the steering bolt failed and needed to be replaced. , the vehicle was repaired. Additionally, the contact stated that upon having the tires rotated, the contact was informed that all the lug nuts had inflamed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and the contact was advised to call the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 22845.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking her vehicle to a dealer for an inspection, the contact was informed by the service agent that the lug nuts were swollen due to moisture and needed to be replaced. The service agent provided her an estimate for the repair; however, the contact contested that the defect was a manufacturer defect and that she should not be charged for the repair. Another advisor decided to replace the lug nuts free of charge. The contact was referred to the manufacturer who then referred her to the NHTSA hotline for assistance. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 44,300.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while receiving routine tire rotation services, the contact was informed that the lug nuts had seized. The lug nuts were replaced, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer, who informed the contact that the lug nuts had seized again. The lug nuts were replaced. The dealer informed the contact about using aftermarket lug nuts. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 54,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated upon completing a tire rotation, the dealer informed him that the lug nuts were deformed and had failed, which made it impossible to rotate the tires. The dealer informed the contact that it was a known failure and advised the contact to purchase new lug nuts that were not manufactured by the Ford manufacturer from a local pep boys. The contact purchased the new lug nuts and the dealer repaired the vehicle. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The vehicle was repaired. The failure mileage was 56,354.

Swollen lug nuts could break off causing extremely unsafe hazardous driving conditions.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the contact was flagged down by a nearby driver and advised to pull the vehicle over to the shoulder of the road. The contact stated that the vehicle was driven to the shoulder of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and proceeded to inspect the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver's side rim cap had detached. The contact stated that the center axle bolt was still attached to the rim cap. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed with a failed rear axle half shaft and hub and the rear axle half shaft and hub needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the driver's side rear axle bolt had previously been replaced and under an unknown recall. In addition, the contact stated that the failure had occurred on five occasions within two years and that the vehicle was unsafe to be driven. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for an unknown repair, the dealer informed the contact that the lug nuts were corroded on all four wheels. The lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and remained at the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to file a complaint with NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 78,000. The VIN was unavailable.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, he was informed that all 24-wheel lug nuts had failed and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 90,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that twelve of the lug nuts were swollen and had to be replaced. The contact was made aware of the failure after taking the vehicle to the dealer for an oil change. The dealer replaced twelve of the lug nuts on the wheels. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,572.

Swollen lug nuts. Was advised by paradise Ford, cocoa, FL dealership all 24 needed to be replaced. My cost $124. 00. The service technician stated to me, “it’s a bad design, Ford should cover this. ”.

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Unable to remove lug nuts with provided tire tool. Took to gary yeomans Ford in daytona beach, FL. Was informed that my lugnuts where swollen and needed to be replaced. Paid $96 + tax for this repair.

Wheel lug nuts swollen and impossible to difficult to get all off vehicle with supplied wrench.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated their son was driving at 55 mph, when the driver side rear tire had blown out, the driver was able to pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road and attempted to place the spare tire on the vehicle, however the lug nuts on the rear driver side tire would not come off. The driver had to have the vehicle towed to a local dealer, where the dealer inspected the vehicle and diagnosed failure due the lug nuts were swollen. The dealer was able to replace the lug nuts with after market parts on the vehicle and place the spare tired on the vehicle. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximate 42,000.

Vehicle has less than 30,000 miles and lug nuts were so swollen that when I did a tire rotation they ended up having to replace the lug nuts. This is inexcusable and a significant safety hazard.

2014 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regards to swollen lug nuts on all 4 wheels. The consumer stated the manufacturer was notified, but did not offer any assistance.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. While driving 50 mph, the front passenger tire went flat and the lug wrench did not fit over the lug nuts. In addition, the low tire pressure indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to autonation Ford miami 1(6800 NW 57th Ave, hialeah, FL 33015, (305) 707-0141) where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 44,197.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the lug nuts were swollen and that the lug tool was unable to fit the lug nuts. The contact was concerned that removing a wheel in the event of a puncture would be impossible to achieve. The vehicle was taken to mills motor, inc located at 14858 dellwood dr n, baxter, mn 56425, but was rejected to be serviced, due to the corrosion on the lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no assistance. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was taken to sunset Ford (314-843-4431, located at 11700 gravois rd, st. Louis, mo 63127) for an oil change and tire rotation, it was diagnosed that water slipped through the chrome seal on the lug nuts, which caused the lug nuts to swell. The dealer informed the contact that if the tires needed to be changed in an emergency situation, the lug nuts could not be removed. The dealer stated that the failure was a known issue and there was no recall. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the failure was a known issue and that action was already taken against the supplier. The contact was not compensated. The contact was informed that the failure was reported to NHTSA and there would be no reimbursement. The vehicle was repaired at the contact's expense. The failure mileage was 49,658.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. While attempting to have a tire rotation, the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The vehicle was taken to crain Ford of little rock (4601 colonel glenn plaza dr, little rock, ar 72210, (501) 436-0341) where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and provided case number: cas-21791377; however, no further assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 59,489.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact took the vehicle to grappone Ford (530 nh-3a, bow, nh 03304, (855) 902-0274) for routine maintenance and was alerted about a lug nut failure. The lug nuts were corroding from road salt and could not be reused or be removed if placed on the rim again. The manufacturer provided a case number and promised a call back. The contact had not yet received a resolution. The failure mileage was 50,962.

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to replace all four tires, he was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were fractured and swollen. The contact stated that the lug nuts were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the tachometer and the speedometer needle had detached. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

The contact owns a 2002 Ford F-150. The contact stated while at a tire shop getting his tires rotated, the mechanic was unable to remove the tires due to swollen lugs/nuts. No warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and suggested the contact call NHTSA. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

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