Swelling Lug Nuts

[Micheal]

A bit off topic, but may affect Maverick. I had my 2014 Escape in the dealer for maintenance last week. They said that the lug nuts were swelling and needed to be replaced. Not trying to sell me new ones, suggested I get some at auto parts store and they would replace mine. Apparently they have an outer "chrome" cover that gets water under it and then swells to the point that the lug wrench won't fit over it. I've never heard of this before.

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[inthecabin]

Yep it happens..

 

[1929]

It can happen on almost any two-piece capped lug nut. Inspect periodically and replace as needed.

 

[fossil]

on my list of first year mods

 

[OTACORB]

I thought you had to take medicine if your lug nuts swole up? Oh never mind! LOL

 

[Mabcim]

Yup. Happened to my ‘17 Escape and ‘17 Fusion.

 

[TomMav]

I thought Ford would have corrected this poor design error. I had the same ones on my 2014 Ford Fusion. I guess this will be my first change on the Mav. Estimated build date is Oct. 17th. Ordered on Nov. 1st 2021.

 

[Dano]

A bit off topic, but may affect Maverick. I had my 2014 Escape in the dealer for maintenance last week. They said that the lug nuts were swelling and needed to be replaced. Not trying to sell me new ones, suggested I get some at auto parts store and they would replace mine. Apparently they have an outer "chrome" cover that gets water under it and then swells to the point that the lug wrench won't fit over it. I've never heard of this before.

Very odd, never heard of this one but apparently it is an issue...

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a...g-ford-drivers-time-and-money-lawsuit-claims/

 

[Lowglow]

My 2015 F150 got new lugs immediately when I bought in 2020 because they were doing this. Still not as bad as when it happens on a Chrysler, my buddy’s 300 had to have a lug cut off when it swelled and started to separate.

 

[Clarkdonbran]

I thought you had to take medicine if your lug nuts swole up? Oh never mind! LOL

Yeah. Viagra!

 

[Brian_J]

there are several posts on here talking about this, along with part numbers for aftermarket lugnuts to replace them with. a quick search should reveal the posts easily enough. looks to be about a $100 investment.

 

[Jraoffroad]

Very common issue in the northern parts of the country.

 

[Jeffs72MGB]

It's happened to every Ford I've owned. I always replace them with McGard lug nuts. Can't beat them plus they're made near where I live.

 

[Oggy]

yup, I replaced one on my wife's toyota a month or so ago, need to replace them all, but they didnt' have enough in stock.

 

[MRickDetroit]

Yep, Ive seen it on some of my older vehicles, usually destroy the outer cover removing them its hit or miss lol.

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