NHTSA Complaint #11514820 — 2017 FORD ESCAPE

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11514820
Vehicle	2017 FORD ESCAPE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	March 31, 2023
Date Filed	March 31, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

I went to an oil change service center to get a tire rotation on my 2017 Ford Escape. They told me that they could NOT remove the tires for rotation because the lug nuts were swollen, which is a known issue. I had just had the Ford dealership put on new tires about 8 months before that and they never told me about a defect with the lug nuts or when or how to get them replaced. Now I have way personally to remove and replace the lug nuts Plus I have been advised that Ford will charge over $200 to replace or $80 after market. Since this is a widely-known defect, why hasn't a recall been issued/

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