After I saw a couple split and swell, I replaced all mine on my 07 with these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00280BNDI/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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This and the painted aluminum issue is pretty sad... No excuse.It bothers me that Ford has to be sued to do the right thing and back their product.
I've had the wheels rotated a couple of times, no issues however I'm going to put front pads on this w/e hopefully, so I'll take a good look at them. From what I'm reading, I'd be wise to order a set anyway.....anyone know the stud diameter offhand?
And for you poor, poor guys with swollen or worse, shrinking nuts....cut out the steroids and vasectomy's and it will clear right up....lol
jeff
I disagree that it should have been. Just because the four companies you listed were idiots also, doesn't mean the consumer should have been financially responsible. Just like the flaking paint. There are certain things you expect after so long and certain things that should never be an issue. Lug nuts should never be an issue in general and your paint shouldn't flake off. Ever. Fade? Rot? Sure. It happens, but not after months or a few years.Steel core lug nuts with a chrome, stainless, or aluminum decorative cap that experience corrosion and the resulting swell is hardly a Ford only issue.
I googled "swollen lug" and the resulting suggestion lists had Toyota first, followed by F150, Dodge, Toyota again, and finally Land Rover.
General Motors class action:
https://www.hbsslaw.com/cases/gm-chevrolet-lug-nut-defect
Nissan Infiniti owners forum:
https://forums.nicoclub.com/lug-nut-issues-t607975.html
Jeep:
https://jeepgarage.org/f107/my-nuts-are-swollen-84115.html
Mercedes club:
https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w221/381390-swollen-lugnuts.html
For what its worth, the proposed Ford class action lawsuit was dismissed earlier this year. If you read about it, it rightfully should have been.