2017 Ford Escape Wheels Problems

“My car was running, but placed in park, and I was running to grab something from my home. After I exited the car, I noticed my car was rolling down my slanted driveway, and I ran to stop it. Unfortunately, the car hit me and ran me over resulting in a broken ankle. I believe the car slipped out of gear while it was running, and reversed down the driveway.”

“The lug wrench that Ford provided me with the purchase of my 2017 Ford Escape does not fit the tire lugs. I had a blow out on a highway and was unable to change the tire with the lug wrench. We had to use a socket and pound the socket unto the lug. I feel this is a major safety problem. I contacted Ford and they basically said it was not their problem. I still am unable to change a tire on this vehicle. I asked Ford to replace he lugs with ones that would fit my lug wrench. Thanks for ay assistance you can provide.”

“Similar to other complaints via the site. I experienced a flat tire and was unable to change it myself due to the factory provided lug wrench unable to securing fasten to the lug nuts. In my conversations with the tow driver and tire store, it is a well known issue lug nut covers prevent the lug wrench from working properly. After contacting my local Ford dealership, they informed me I could buy a kit to resolve. I also contact Ford customer relations to request reimbursement for the towing charges and have the kit installed at no expense to me. …”

“Just pulled out of the gas station. Heard a loud boom. Pulled into nearby parking lot. Discovered passenger rear tire had blown and knocked the rear bottom door panel off. The condition of the tire was horrific! If I had been on the highway traveling at a high rate of speed the results could have been fatal. The original tires when I purchased the vehicle from my local Ford dealership. Michelin x green 235/55 r17. The best way I can describe the tire is that it looked dry rotted or as if it had been in a shreaded. …”

“12/6/19 vehicle has a tire go flat on the road. Using the factory wrench to remove the lug nuts discovered the factory wrench does not fit the lug nuts two road service people later car has to be towed for a flat. To lucas Ford burlington nj. Service writer advisor discuss the issue and informed me that the lug nuts swell up and you unable to remove them this is a huge issue with Ford and they are blowing this under the rug. They have informed me that this a maint issue . Not exactly this is product issue and a concern that needs to addressed asap. …”