Issue ID | 1662304 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11325445 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 21/05/20 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the lug nuts were swollen due to a manufacturing defect. The contact stated that it was difficult to remove the lug nuts in order to change or replace the tires. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic however, the mechanic was unable to remove the lug nuts. The contact called currie motors ford of valpo (2052 w morthland dr, valparaiso, in 46385, (219) 336-1373), and informed the dealer of the failure. The dealer referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to nhtsa. The failure mileage was 112,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 112000 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | KOUTS, IN |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9J98EUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | |
Dealer's state code | |
Dealer's ZIP code |