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‘Swollen lug nuts’ 2017 F-150
Posted on 3/17/22 at 10:59 pm
Posted on 3/17/22 at 10:59 pm
Anybody have issues with lug nuts on their F-150?
It’s finally time to change brake pads and the correct size socket (or breaker bar that came with truck) won’t fit on the lug nuts. They look beat up and deformed, so I assumed it was from dealership using impact during tire rotation. I called the dealership in a fit to explain my problem and they shrugged it off saying that lug nuts swell over time and need to be replaced. After some googling I found this seems to be a somewhat common issue, but I’ve never heard about it until today. Apparently there have been some lawsuits but they went nowhere.
Was planning to haul my boat a few hours away this weekend to fish a tournament but am not going unless I get this straightened out first. Changing brake pads could probably wait but I don’t want to risk getting a flat and not be able to change it. Guess I’ll be shopping for after market lug nuts tomorrow before I start fighting the old ones to get them off.
TLDR: ford lug nuts suck so check yours before you get in a bind.
It’s finally time to change brake pads and the correct size socket (or breaker bar that came with truck) won’t fit on the lug nuts. They look beat up and deformed, so I assumed it was from dealership using impact during tire rotation. I called the dealership in a fit to explain my problem and they shrugged it off saying that lug nuts swell over time and need to be replaced. After some googling I found this seems to be a somewhat common issue, but I’ve never heard about it until today. Apparently there have been some lawsuits but they went nowhere.
Was planning to haul my boat a few hours away this weekend to fish a tournament but am not going unless I get this straightened out first. Changing brake pads could probably wait but I don’t want to risk getting a flat and not be able to change it. Guess I’ll be shopping for after market lug nuts tomorrow before I start fighting the old ones to get them off.
TLDR: ford lug nuts suck so check yours before you get in a bind.
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Posted on 3/17/22 at 11:12 pm to djs017
Yes, very well known issue that I believe Ford was sued over a few years back. Ford won the suit and they still install those pieces of shite. I swapped mine out for solid lug nuts.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 12:04 am to djs017
Gas is to high to go fishing anyway save up for rice and beans
I don't drive Fords
My nuts was swollen years ago due to the mumps.
Thats about all I got
Good Luck
I don't drive Fords
My nuts was swollen years ago due to the mumps.
Thats about all I got
Good Luck
This post was edited on 3/18/22 at 12:06 am
Posted on 3/18/22 at 12:26 am to djs017
Yes they do suck. A lot of manufactures use the same style and they all swell. It doesn't happen as bad here, but places where they salt the roads it is really bad.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 2:27 am to djs017
quote:
Ford
There is your problem.
And I don't mean that in the silly Chevy vs. Ford gay pride way.
I mean Ford sucks. I have one. I bought one of the '04-'11 5.7L 3-valve V8 F-150s. $1,000 to change spark plugs because they break off and you have to drill them out. Worst engine ever made. It's been nothing but problems as long as I've had it.
That was my first Ford. It will be my last Ford. I will never, ever... EVER... own another one of their piece of shite vehicles as long as I live.
This post was edited on 3/18/22 at 2:32 am
Posted on 3/18/22 at 6:19 am to Chancellor
quote:I might reconsider baw. The eco boost will pull hell off the cross.
I will never, ever... EVER... own another one of their piece of shite vehicles as long as I live.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 7:41 am to djs017
Get one of these, makes getting them off painless. The 21.5 side fits the swollen ones, the 21 side fits non defective ones. Get a set of Dorman one piece ones from Autozone to replace them and never have to worry about it again. LINK
ETA: you’ll need a 3” long 1/2” impact extension if you don’t already have one as well, to use that flippable socket.
ETA: you’ll need a 3” long 1/2” impact extension if you don’t already have one as well, to use that flippable socket.
This post was edited on 3/18/22 at 7:46 am
Posted on 3/18/22 at 7:54 am to djs017
I'll need to hear some kind of explanation for how lug nuts "swell." Thats not something I've ever seen and I have a hard time picturing how it could happen.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 8:01 am to djs017
I got some swollen truck nutz baw
Posted on 3/18/22 at 8:17 am to DownshiftAndFloorIt
It’s a steel core with a sheath of aluminum or some shite over the outside. I’m sure it’s some sort of cost saving bullshite. Anyways, moisture gets between the layers over time, causing them to delaminate and swell up. Ultimately the outer part can split completely. But for the most part, they look normal and you’d never know until you need to get your wheels off, only to find your factory wrench no longer fits. Pretty awesome discovery when you’re on the side of the road with a flat.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 8:39 am to Soul Gleaux
This Ford tech goes back decades. I had a 88 Ranger in HS and rounded a lug nut due to this chichy bs.
Speaking of the new lugs, I think they must be torque multipliers BC I can properly torque them on the expedition and they are A1 gorilla fkn tight when trying to loosen later for tire rotation.
Speaking of the new lugs, I think they must be torque multipliers BC I can properly torque them on the expedition and they are A1 gorilla fkn tight when trying to loosen later for tire rotation.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 8:45 am to White Bear
Pretty sure I've ripped the outer part off in an emergency when I had a Ford.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 8:53 am to djs017
Had hell with mine on my old F-150 while trying to change the brakes. Broke two breaker bars. Couldn’t ever get one of the wheels off. Needed new tires anyway so I bought tires and some aftermarket lugs.
Gave the lugs to the guys at the tire shop and told them to use these to replace the stock ones.
Sat in that waiting room for almost three hours but they finally got them off.
Gave the lugs to the guys at the tire shop and told them to use these to replace the stock ones.
Sat in that waiting room for almost three hours but they finally got them off.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 9:27 am to djs017
When I got some new tires at DT a while back they told me they were throwing in lug nuts for free bc 2015-2020 F150 lug nuts have an issue with swelling and they were doing that for anyone who came in with an f150 for those years. The best bet is to run by a tire store and get them to throw some new ones on. It sucks but apparently it is a big issue.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 9:33 am to djs017
Yep. Bought gorilla. Lug nuts are pricy for what they are
Posted on 3/18/22 at 9:36 am to Soul Gleaux
Yep.. I had to take a hammer and flat head screwdriver to mine to peal off the chrome outer piece to get to the actual nut. Was a pain in the arse... fricking ford.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 10:02 am to LSUfanNkaty
quote:Do the F150’s have the Yeti cooler oil plug???
fricking ford.
Posted on 3/18/22 at 10:16 am to Soul Gleaux
quote:
It’s a steel core with a sheath of aluminum or some shite over the outside.
On a $40k truck?
Posted on 3/18/22 at 10:32 am to Soul Gleaux
Thats incredible
Posted on 3/18/22 at 10:51 am to djs017
Yes. I have the same truck.
The first time I had a flat, downtown B'ham, I couldn't get the factory 21mm tire iron to fit. Called a coworker who carried me to Advance and bought a 22mm tire iron and changed the tire.
The 2nd time I had a flat, on I-85 just outside Auburn. The 22mm wouldn't fit. Had to call roadside service and two guys swinging hammers just destroyed the outer aluminum caps to get the tire irons on. I drove to the closest tire shop and bought all new lug nuts. I still have all the old nuts.
Called and emailed Ford, cussed them out, got no relief.
The first time I had a flat, downtown B'ham, I couldn't get the factory 21mm tire iron to fit. Called a coworker who carried me to Advance and bought a 22mm tire iron and changed the tire.
The 2nd time I had a flat, on I-85 just outside Auburn. The 22mm wouldn't fit. Had to call roadside service and two guys swinging hammers just destroyed the outer aluminum caps to get the tire irons on. I drove to the closest tire shop and bought all new lug nuts. I still have all the old nuts.
Called and emailed Ford, cussed them out, got no relief.
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