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2018 Ford Fusion Wheels Problems

10 owner-reported wheels complaints from NHTSA data

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Jan 2022Dec 2023
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Data sourced from NHTSA public database. For informational purposes only. Always consult a qualified mechanic.

Owner Complaints (10)

mediumWHEELS
Filed: Mar 2024

Went to got a normal free oil change. They told us they could not do a tire rotation because the lug nuts were swollen. On a 2018 car the cheap 2 piece lug nut swollen so a normal 19mm socket could not fit over to took off the tire. No recall and no free fix at the Anderson SC Ford Dealer.

NHTSA #: 11578322
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2023

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Fusion. The contact stated during a routine oil change and tire rotation, the contact was informed that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be cut off to be removed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 58,000.

NHTSA #: 11559582
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Dec 2023

Went to have car serviced and was told lug nuts were swollen and it was a Ford defect, but had to pay over $120 to replace lug nuts in order to get my tires rotated.

NHTSA #: 11559387
mediumWHEELS
Filed: May 2023

lug nuts are swollen and lug nut wrench does not fit on lug nuts. Had to get special tool to remove flat tire and replace lug nuts

NHTSA #: 11524400
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2023

The caps on the lug nuts fall off then the lug wrench does not fit, and the caps twist and now the dealer is charging me add to get then off, and usually I have to pay for some and it just happens again and again.lug nuts are 15.00 each.

NHTSA #: 11517652
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2023

Replacing tires for the first time in this vehicle & all lug nuts on each tire is swollen. Reached out to Ford & they advised to file a complaint as my vehicle is not recalled for this at this time but there is a recall for swollen lug nuts under 22S59

NHTSA #: 11517658
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Oct 2022

At a. Recent appointment at local Ford dealer, I was told that tires could not be rotated due to swollen lug nuts. I perceive that as a safety concern as in event of a flat out out on the road, I would be stranded. Dealer quoted a price of over $250 to replace. Seems to me that this should be Fords responsibility. I feel uneasy driving my Fusion now.

NHTSA #: 11489433
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jan 2022

Had tires replaced and mechanic reported several swollen lug nuts.

NHTSA #: 11446575
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Apr 2020

RECENTLY BROUGHT VEHICLE IN FOR OIL CHANGE AND TIRE ROTATION TO FARNEY FORD IN SELMA, CA DEALERSHIP AND WAS TOLD THAT THE LUG NUTS EXPANDED AND CANNOT BE REMOVED. THEREFORE I WOULD HAVE TO PAY TO HAVE 5 LUG NUTS REPLACED ON ALL 4 FACTORY INSTALLED TIRES IN ORDER TO GET A TIRE ROTATION. THE VEHICLE HAS GONE IN FOR TIMELY OIL CHANGES AND DID HAVE TIRE ROTATION DONE BY THE FARNEY FORD DEALERSHIP WITHIN THE PAST 15 MONTHS. WE DID PUT A COMPLAINT IN AND WAS ASSIGNED A CASE NUMBER FROM FORD. 5 DAYS LATER AND STILL NO RESPONSE. WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I GET A FLAT AND CAN'T GET THE LUG NUTS OFF? WE LIVE IN A FARMING TOWN AND TRAVEL THROUGH BACK ROADS TO GET IN TO FRESNO, CA.

NHTSA #: 11320103
mediumWHEELS
Filed: Jul 2019

THERE'S A LEAK IN THE VALVE STEM ON THE FRONT RIGHT TIRE.

NHTSA #: 11234653

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