2016 Ford Fusion Wheels Problems

When I took my car into the dealership for routine maintenance, including a tire rotation, the mechanics had to use a "ripper" to take all but three of my lug nuts off. Apparently, ford's lug nuts are a two metal design that is susceptible to swelling over periods of use. After doing some homework I discovered that this is a pervasive issue.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that all four lug nuts were swollen. The contact stated while having a tire replacement by a towing company, the driver was made aware that there was an issue with removing the lug nuts.

When I brought the car in to have new tires installed, I was informed that the lug nuts were swollen due to a design flaw and could not be used. I had to purchase new lug nuts before the tires could be installed.

Ford Dealership is refusing to preform the brake line recall 23S12, if I do not purchase new lug nuts saying that they are swollen, deformed. I called the corporates number and they told me they are aware of the issues with the lug nuts, but also said I would have to pay out of pocket for them to preform the brake line recall.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to the dealer for service, he was made aware that the driver’s and passenger’s side front wheel lug nuts were severely deformed. As a result, the dealer declined to complete the service due to safety concerns.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was at the dealer for a scheduled service appointment; however, the service could not be completed because the bolts were swollen. The contact was informed that the bolts for all four wheels needed to be replaced.

the lug nuts had swollen and were not able to loose without damage. In order to rotate my tires the dealership had me pay for new lug nuts. If they the parts were that cheaply made at the factory, why am I asked to pay for them.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that while the tires were being replaced, the dealer informed the contact that the lug bolts were swollen. Additionally, the dealer stated that if the lug bolts were removed, the bolts would be stripped and would need to be replaced.

I had a flat tire. When I went to get the lug nut wrench it was not there. Since this was the first time that I removed the spare tire and the lug nut wrench was not there it appears as though the car never came with one.

I went to get oil changed and tires rotated. Expected to just pay for that. However, was told my lug nuts were swollen and ended up having to get them replaced as a safety issue.

Lug nuts were impossible to remove as the wrench supplied by Ford would NOT engage the nut. WE spent two hours on side of a busy highway at risk while several people tried to remove the nuts. Finally, the tech from towing service had to beat the wrench onto each nut, destroying the outer shell in each case.

Went in for a oil change and tire rotation service writer came to tell me lug nuts were distorted and needed to be replaced.He also informed me that Ford was aware of this and they change a lot of lug nuts during the week. There should be a recall if it is a safety hazard. There are no warning lights to tell you you lug nuts are distorted and could cause a safety hazard.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the lug nuts were swollen and were unable to be removed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and the contact was informed that there was a defect with the lug nuts.

When I took my car in for service, I was told that my lug nuts were swollen and had to be replaced.

Lug nuts expand in hot climate and cannot be removed by owner. Discount Tire had to remove. I replaced them all, for $55, so there is no future problem.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated while having an oil change performed at an independent mechanic, she was informed that the lug nuts were swollen. The local dealer was not contacted.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the factory lug nuts were swollen and difficult to remove the tires when needed. The contact had not spoken with a dealer nor a certified mechanic.

Ford made defective wheel lug nuts. I noticed a nail in my tire & decided to get a new set of tires. The tire shop could not remove the tires because the lug nuts were swollen.

Hello, I have a 2016 ford fusion. I bought it in 2019 from a big local car dealer. I brought it in to a ford dealer on 4/16 for routine service.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while at the local dealer ace ford (487 mantua pike, woodbury, nj 08096) for maintenance, it was discovered that the lug nuts on all four wheels were swollen and unable to be removed using the lug tool supplied with the vehicle. The contact was advised that all the lug nuts needed be replaced.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that while the vehicle was in for routine maintenance, it was discovered that the wheel lug nuts were swollen and enlarged and could not be removed using the manufacturer provided lug nut wrench. The lug nuts were replaced on all four wheels and the failure was remedied.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to local dealer l. Smith ford located at 1100 market st, lemoyne, pa 17043 for maintenance.

My wife is trying to the tires rotated on her 2016 ford fusion to no avail. She has been told we need to buy a new set of lug nuts before they can rotate the tires. Why is this a customer cost when the lug nuts are defective.

Went to mike bass ford in sheffield, oh for my routine maintenance. Vehicle has only ever been serviced at ford dealerships (with the exception of new tires at discount tire in avon, oh). Was informed by the service advisor that the lug nuts were swollen due to the two-piece design and that they would all need to be replaced.

Took the car in for regular maintence & was told that they would have to break the lug bolts to rotate tires and I would have to pay to have them replaced. No one has touched this car, but the dealership. Ford has admitted to the faulty design, but never issued a recall for this defective part.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 19v416000 (wheels), but the part needed for the repair was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair.

The contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While the vehicle was at an independent tire shop to have the tires changed, it was difficult for the mechanic to remove the lug nuts to perform the repair. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the lug nuts were defective.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While the vehicle was at an independent mechanic to have the brakes changed, it was difficult for the mechanic to remove the lug nuts to perform the repair. The contact was informed by the mechanic that the lug nuts were defective.

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. While driving approximately 60 MPH, the rear driver's side tire deflated. The contact was unable to change the tire due to the swollen lug nut caused by moisture over time.

Lug nuts wont come off with wrench caps are over size must use hammer on socket on all lugs 19mm wont work I use a3/4 plug socket with ball pinn hammer bad since new car has 42000 miles I rotare my own tires I joined aaa cant change on road with all my tools I would like a recall replaced with soild lugs in place off the capped lugs thank you

Lug nuts are swollen and need replacement. Ford service department informed me that lug nuts are aluminum clad steel and over time swell and are unusable. Further informed that this is a common problem with ford products, but ford will not replace the lug nuts.

Stamford Ford in Stamford CT said I need to replace frozen lug nuts due to corrosion. they said it is not covered and I have to absorb the cost of $ 300. All service on this vehicle have been performed by ford service department.

Lug wrenches don't go on lugs. can't remove lugs.

I took my car for tires to be rotated and balanced. The LUG NUTS are swollen because of the metal they're made from. I will have to PAY for new lug nuts which are the exact same lug nuts as are on my car - and the same thing will happen again - and I'll have to PAY AGAIN.

I was at the ford garage and they told me my lug nuts are swollen! Which can be very hazardous!!!

Lug nut shattered and unable to remove the nut to safely replace

Lug nuts are swelling and tires will not come off.

I always have my tires rotated at every oil change. This particular time (6/18/2022) the Service Manager (Steve) stated that I needed to replace my wheel nuts because of them swollen and he was afraid that if he takes off the wheels, they might not go back on or if I needed to remove the wheels on a roadside emergency that the wrench that comes with the car would not fit.

Lug nuts swollen and were unable to be removed.

Took car in for service. The technician said my lug nuts are swollen. Wanted $180.00 to replace.

Distorted lug nuts

Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford fusion. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to power ford (1101 montao rd ne, albuquerque, nm 87107 (505) 766-6600) for routine maintenance, including an oil change and tire rotation. When the contact arrived home, he checked the cap on the lug nuts with his fingers and found that the rear driver side wheel lug nut was loose.