2013 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

“My car was recently inspected and it required all new lug nuts go get the tires off to check the brakes. I have never heard of lug nuts rusting and having to be replaced. I have found out that several fords have had to have them replaced. I had a flat tire last fall. When aaa came, they could not get the lug nuts off the wheel. They had to pound it off so I could get a tire on it. This does not sound fair to have to pay $133.00 for 20 new lug nuts - it sounds like a defect.”

“I have a 2013 Ford Escape. I am buying new tires from the dealership. They informed me that the lug nuts were swollen and needed to be replaced. They also said that the replacement would be no guarantee that this would not happen again and that if I have to replace a tire, the tool that is in my vehicle may be too small. I called Ford and was told I am not the first and there is no update. According to the internet complaints, this has been going on since 2015 and Ford has done nothing to correct the problem. …”

“We had a flat tire however when going to change it the lug wrench that was supplied with the car would not fit on the lig nuts. Called the dealership and they told us it was a 19mm which we purchased and theat didn't work. We then purchased a 3/4' socket which wouldn't work either and had to be driven on with a hammer to turn the lugs and it deformed the ligs to a poibt they will have to be replaced. My 20 year old daughter was put in a position where she couldn't make a simple tire chamge with her boyfriends help. …”

“My 16 year old daughter was driving at approximately 25 MPH on residential street having just complete a left turn when her front left front tire blew out causing her to lose control of he car and hit the curb. The collision with the curb resulted in damage to the front left rim.the treads on tires appeared to be in good shape the car had only 28,856 miles on it and the vehicle was only a year old. We placed all the tires after reading similar stories about continental tires on the internet. …”

“Very disappointed by the design. Wheel well are extremely difficult to remove ice and slush they are too small and can't remove debris. Wipers in the front is not the greatest. Loses contact on windshield have a heard time seeing where I am going. Terrible wipers when purchased new wipers required. Engine having really odd noise and sluggish. I supposed they replaced the injectors. Had some torque but sounds like timing chain loose or lifters issue. Seats are not comfortable in the rear. Not enough cushion. Windows barely went up and down. Lots of give... Too much replaced front window motors.”