NHTSA Complaint #11399475 — 2014 FORD ESCAPE
WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11399475 |
| Vehicle | 2014 FORD ESCAPE |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 47,000 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | VA |
Consumer Description
SUBJ: FORD'S SWOLLEN WHEEL LUG-NUT ISSUE ISSUE: WHEEL LUG-NUTS ON FORD VEHICLES BECOME SWOLLEN AND UN-SERVICEABLE. THE TIRE WRENCH TOOL THAT FORD PROVIDES WILL NOT FIT THESE DEFECTIVE LUG-NUTS AND BECAUSE OF SUCH A FLAT TIRE CAN NOT BE EASILY NOR QUICKLY CHANGED.; A SAFETY AS WELL AS A CONSUMER ISSUE.
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