Wheel Bolts Problems of Ford Fusion - part 1

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for a scheduled tire rotation appointment, the contact was informed that all the lug nuts were swollen. The contact was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the lug nuts had to be torched off as a result of the failure. In addition, the contact was informed that the failure was a known issue. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

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Lug nuts are all stripped or broken. Check engine light, check fuel fill inlet message, poor driving all around, lack of power. Brake calipers broke off and brake pads fell out. Power steering locks up every once in a while.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated during a routine oil change and tire rotation the contact was advised that all four tire's lug nuts had swollen and needed to be cut off in order to repair the failure of the lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, he was made aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheel lug nuts were severely deformed. As a result, the dealer declined to complete the service due to safety concerns. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was 120,000. The VIN was not available.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer for a scheduled service appointment; however, the service could not be completed because the bolts were swollen. The contact was informed that the bolts for all four wheels needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to report the failure to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 22,545.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion . The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine recall repair under NHTSA campaign number: 23v162000 ( service brakes, hydraulic) where the mechanic informed her the lug nuts were defective. The lug nuts were replaced. There were no warning lights illuminated. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was approximately 54, 042.

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The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving at an unknown speed, she noticed there was a nail in the passenger’s side tire. The low tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the lug nuts were swollen and that the rim was damaged during removal. The tire also had a slow leak. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 42,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated during a routine maintenance, the dealer informed the contact that all four lug nuts needed to be replaced. The contact was advised by the dealer that the lug nuts could shear off while driving, causing the wheel to detach and the driver would lose control of the vehicle. The contact had the lug nuts replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the lug nuts were the original parts. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 16,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the tires were being replaced, the dealer informed the contact that the lug bolts were swollen. Additionally, the dealer stated that if the lug bolts were removed, the bolts would be stripped and would need to be replaced. The lug bolts were not replaced. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 40,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was being serviced at the dealer, the dealer was unable to rotate the tires due to swollen lug nuts. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,000.

2015 Ford Fusion. Consumer writes in regard to faulty lug nuts.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, he heard a popping sound from the right passenger rear tire. The contact had observed the "check tire pressure" warning was illuminated. The contact pulled off the roadway and observed that the tire had lost significant air pressure and needed to be changed. The contact stated that when he attempted to remove the lug nuts from the flat tire using the vehicle lug wrench, it would not fit any of the lug nuts on the wheel. The contact stated that roadside assistance had come and the technician also had trouble removing the lug nuts. The contact stated the spare was installed after much effort. The contact had taken the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that all the lug nuts needed to be replaced because of the design of the lug nut, which had a chrome cap that would swell. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 49,500.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford focus. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken in for an annual inspection but failed due to the lugnuts. The contact was informed by the technician that the lugnuts needed to be replaced with aftermarket one-piece lugnuts. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer where it was confirmed that the lugnuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not yet been repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 31,000.

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Went in for a oil change and tire rotation service writer came to tell me lug nuts were distorted and needed to be replaced. He also informed me that Ford was aware of this and they change a lot of lug nuts during the week. There should be a recall if it is a safety hazard. There are no warning lights to tell you you lug nuts are distorted and could cause a safety hazard. When you go in for routine maintenance it is a problem when they can't get the tires off your car because of defective lug nuts.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the lug nuts on all four wheels were corroded and swollen. The contact was concerned that in the event of a flat tire or blowout, the lug wrench would be unable to remove the swollen lug nuts. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that all the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 52,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while driving, the vehicle was shaking. The tire pressure warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer for routine maintenance and the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 38,461. The VIN was not available.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for servicing, he was informed that all twenty of the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but provided no assistance. The dealer and the manufacturer were informed of the failure. The contact was notified that the failure was a known issue. The failure mileage was approximately 34,920.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to the dealer for routine maintenance and tire rotation and it was discovered that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and the wheels could not be removed from the vehicle. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 57,000.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that seventeen lug nuts had fractured and detached from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure however, no further assistance was provided. The approximate failure mileage was 241,506.

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Distorted lug nuts.

Replaced tires back in oct 2021; tire shop reported to me that the lug nuts were severely stripped and needed to be replaced; if I ever had a flat, I wouldn’t be able to get them off and that the individual installing them had to hammer most of them loose. Replaced the lug nuts. Ironically, the following day (as is my luck), I ended up with a flat. Glad I had replaced them.

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Lug nuts outer casing were swelled or distorted, not allowing removal to change a flat tire. After talking with a local Ford dealership, that said they sometimes have to hammer on the socket (19mm) to remove lug nut. This cause a safety issue just to remove let alone get out of the socket. The tire could not be repaired, so I had all four replaced, after having the one replaced, to drive the car. With the lug nuts distorted / out of dimensional shape, the integrity of getting them properly locked (torqued) back down is the safety issue. How can you trust they are properly locked down? I looked this issue up, which is a know issue, yet no recall. How is one to know this is an issue? thankfully I was not on the side of busy highway. It is unsafe to remove, let along reinstall. Trying to remove could cause the car to fall off the jack? for safety I had to order all new lug nuts, with different size sockets to remove the old, and use the designed 19mm to reinstall the new lug nuts. The original lug nuts are not safe to remove or properly torque back down. The risk is the lug nut is not properly torqued and comes loose.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that all four lug nuts were swollen. The contact stated while having a tire replacement by a towing company, the driver was made aware that there was an issue with removing the lug nuts. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer and the contact was informed to contact the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA. The failure mileage was 53,000.

Ford uses aluminum lug nuts posing a safety risk to everyone that has a car with them. I am stuck with a flat tire on my car and no money to fix Ford's decision to use unsafe lugnuts that just strip and break my tools. Xalso their power steering is faulty and went out on me in the middle of driving.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the driver’s side front tire lost air and became flat, but the independent mechanic was unable to remove the wheel from the vehicle due to the lug nuts being swollen. The vehicle was later taken to the local dealer who replaced the lug nuts. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was not yet contacted. The failure mileage was 48,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while having an oil change performed at an independent mechanic, she was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while driving 15 mph, the front driver’s side tire became flat. The contact attempted to change the tire but was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact called aaa however, roadside assistance was also unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact stated that the lug nuts were swollen due to the heat. The vehicle was then towed to a local dealer. The mechanic removed the lug nuts and repaired the tire. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,528.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that on five separate occasions while driving at various speeds, the vehicle began shaking uncontrollably. The contact steered to the side of the road and observed the front passenger’s side lug nuts had snapped. The vehicle was taken to a tire repair facility where it was determined that the post, rim, and tire needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the factory lug nuts were swollen and difficult to remove the tires when needed. The contact had not spoken with a dealer nor a certified mechanic. The contact intended on replacing the lug nuts replaced with a better recommended type. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The approximate failure mileage was 67,490.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Fusion. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed with needing the wheel studs to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. Upon investigation, the contact associated the failure with NHTSA campaign number: 11v574000 (wheels) however, the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and the contact was referred to NHTSA for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 148,000.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the wheel lug nuts were swollen and enlarged and could not be removed using the manufacturer provided lug nut wrench. The lug nuts were replaced on all four wheels and the failure was remedied. The cause of the failure was not determined. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but, no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,651.

Tl the contact owns a 2014 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to flammer Ford of spring hill (3335 commercial way, spring hill, FL 34606) and was informed that the lug nuts on the four wheels were swollen and needed to be replaced. The contact stated that he had never heard of such a repair needing to be performed on any vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was unknown.

Tl the contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to local dealer l. B. Smith Ford located at 1100 market st, lemoyne, PA 17043 for maintenance. The dealer stated that the lug nuts were rusted and was unable to be removed. The contact was informed that the lug nuts needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The contact felt unsafe due to the failure that could have happened on road. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and opened a case. The contact was referred contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was approximately 30,454.

The contact owns a 2010 Ford Fusion. While the vehicle was undergoing a routine inspection at sunnyvale Ford (650 e el camino real, sunnyvale, CA 94087, (408) 215-9949), the mechanic noticed that the front driver's side wheel lug nut was fractured and the wheel could not be removed. The vehicle was repaired. The contact referenced NHTSA campaign number: 11v574000 (wheels). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided case number: 25152622. The failure mileage was 118,000.