| Issue ID | 1513815 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151539 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/11/14 |
| Component | WHEELS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I had a flat tire and the lug wrench provided from the factory will not go onto the lug nuts. I was on the road side with no way to change the tire. I had to get a ride home to get my own tools and hammer a socket onto the lugnuts to remove them. Looking online ford is being sued over swollen lug nuts the defect being they are two pieces and they corrode and swell. The lug wrench supplied only strips the outer piece making the lugs nearly impossible to remove. I feel this is a very dangerous fault as tou can be stranded in an unsafe area for hours if you have a flat. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 61400 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | HIGHLANDS RANCH, CO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET7EKXXXXXX |
| 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? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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