NHTSA Complaint #11542165 — 2013 FORD FUSION

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11542165
Vehicle	2013 FORD FUSION
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	August 24, 2023
Date Filed	September 1, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

Lug nuts are swollen and the factory lug wrench will not fit them. I already paid Ford $100 for the rear wheels, but now they recommend replacing the lugs on the front wheels too, for another $100.

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