Issue ID | 1540726 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11182125 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FOCUS |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 03/02/19 |
Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Oem aluminum lug nuts deform over time after routine maintenance. Lug nuts swell and become stuck to the wheel. Provided oem tire wrench cannot remove lug nuts. I was almost hit by a car trying to change a flat tire. This is a serious road hazard. Manufacturer needs to perform recall and provide replace with non-defective lug nuts. Other drivers have reported same issue, but ford thus far refused to issue a recall. Https://www. Hbsslaw. Com/cases/ford-lug-nut-defect/pressrelease/ford-lug-nut-defect-ford-owners-sue-over-defective-lug-nuts-in-millions-of-vehicles |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 72000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | PASADENA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FADP3K21ELXXXXXX |
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 |
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Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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