Ford Escape Lugs/Nuts/Bolts Problems
- 13
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
- 6
- Years with records
- 2001–2016
- Stored years
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Complaints by year
What appears in the records
- needed replaced · 6 records
- failure mileage · 5 records
- routine maintenance · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 7 |
| 60–100k mi | 4 |
| 1–30k mi | 1 |
Complaint evidence
Latest stored owner-submitted records. Open a year for the full list.
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While the vehicle was undergoing routine service at sanderson ford (6400 n 51st ave, glendale, az 85301, [redacted]), the dealer diagnosed that all 20 lug nuts were detached and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The warranty failed to cover the repairs. The failure mileage was 26,000.
ODI 11245021
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The contact took the vehicle to grappone ford (530 nh-3a, bow, nh 03304, [redacted]) for routine maintenance and was alerted about a lug nut failure. All 20 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…
ODI 11194649
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While the contact's flat tire was being changed, it was noticed that the lug nut wrench did not fit onto the lug nuts. Lindsay ford ([redacted], wheaton, md 20902, [redacted]) stated that the lug nuts were aluminum and tended to swell up. The dealer offered to supply new lug nuts and replace them with steel lug nuts for $200. The contact was able to replace them independently…
ODI 11182251
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford escape. While attempting to change the rear passenger tire, the lug nut wrench failed to release the lug nuts because it was too small to fit over the lug nuts. The contact stated that the equipment was the original equipment. The contact mentioned that roadside assistance was able to assist in removing the lug nuts and changed the tire; however, they had difficulty with the lug…
ODI 11110906
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While the vehicle was at heiser ford lincoln (1700 w silver spring dr., glendale, wi) for routine maintenance, the contact was informed that all of the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist because it was not related to a recall. The manufacturer stated that nhtsa was…
ODI 11102279
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the contact was informed by the mechanic that the lug nuts on the vehicle needed to be replaced. The lug nuts were manufactured with a plastic cover, which could deteriorate over time and cause moisture to enter the lug nut. As a result, the lug nut could swell and become impossible to remove if the tire needed to be…
ODI 11091334
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts · Wheels
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford escape. While the vehicle was undergoing routine maintenance, the dealer (lake keowee ford, 859 bypass 123, seneca, sc 29678) informed the contact that there was a defect with the lug nuts on the tires. The manufacturer informed the contact that they were aware of the defect with the lug nuts. Due to the lug nuts passing the new vehicle warranty of 3 years or 36,000 miles, they…
ODI 11073297
Lugs/Nuts/Bolts
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford escape. The contact stated that the log nuts swelled, which made it difficult to put them back when they were taken out for a tire change or rotation. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that the failure was not a known issue. The contact was referred to the manufacturer. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.
ODI 11065828