NHTSA Complaint #11523744 — 2016 FORD C-MAX

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11523744
Vehicle 2016 FORD C-MAX
Component WHEELS
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage N/A miles
Crash No
Fire No
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State NV

Consumer Description

In the course of routine maintenance, it has been brought to my attention that Stock Ford lug nuts have "Swelled" and can not be removed using normal methods, making on the road tire replacement impossible. Ford states this is a known issue with defective Ford lug nuts.

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