2016 Ford Edge wheels problems

Filed May 11, 2026 · Wheels · TN

Two-piece Ford OEM lug nuts, used on numerous Ford models and years, are notorious for swelling, rendering them unremovable with a standard lug nut wrench. Although the issue is well-known by people in the auto and auto parts industries, it is not generally known by the average Ford owner. This places the driver of such a vehicle at risk of being stranded, unable to replace a flat tire with the spare tire, and subject to an extended period of the risks associated with disabled vehicles beside busy roadways. It also subjects them to a towing, or roadside service, expense that would otherwise be unnecessary. Since Ford has, thus far, not owned this as a recall issue, once the vehicle owner is aware of it, they also bear the cost of replacing the lug nuts -- $10 per nut for the same Ford two-piece nuts, or $5 to $15 or more for suitable one-piece nuts, plus $140 to $180 for labor (more if any of the nuts are swollen or seized) to install them.

Filed Sep 25, 2025 · Engine, Transmission · IL

The coolant is leaking into the engine area. Causing repeated coil failures and misfire and i assume damage to engine. I believe engine block needs to repaired or replaced. Also, during both dry and especially slippery/wet conditions... my vehicle is veering to both sides on its own while driving .my hands are on wheel going straight and it just drifts, slips and slides. Afraid I'm going to crash. No warning lights. Might be esc and or abs systems. It seems these are known issues for this year make and model but these recalls and warnings for some reason are not attached to my VIN. I need them attached to my VIN so that I can take to Ford dealership for repair before these system failures kill me.

Filed Sep 22, 2025 · Wheels · 145,000 miles · DE

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact stated that the TPMS warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where a front wheel alignment was performed, and the front driver’s side lug nuts were replaced. The contact stated that while driving at 10 MPH, the front driver’s side wheel detached from the vehicle, and the contact lost control of the vehicle. Due to the failure, the vehicle sustained extensive front-end damage, and the vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic. The Insurance Provider sent a Claims Adjuster to assess the damages and declared the vehicle a total loss. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

Filed Nov 8, 2023 · Wheels · MI

I went to have tires rotated and an alignment done to the 2016 Edge. The mechanic came in and told me we had a problem with the lug nuts have enlarged and they could not get them off and when they would get them off they would be damaged and not be able to put the back on the car. They had to force the tool on the lug nuts to get them off. Some of them the caps were loose when they got them off too. I had to spend 68.00 to get new lugs so i could get out of the place. They showed me and they were severely out of shape and were not safe. I am a widow who takes car of father and if we would have had problems on the road i would not of been able to change the tire. Something needs to be done about this. I checked the ford website and see manny people have complained over the same issue. So let me know what you plan to do about this dangerous issue!

Filed Jul 16, 2023 · Wheels · AZ

Dealer’s (San Tan Ford, Gilbert, AZ) service department indicates I need to replace all lug nuts ..all found swollen creating a safety hazard. Cost of replacement is $164.98 plus taxes and labor charges.

Filed Jan 20, 2023 · Wheels · MI

Lug nuts were swollen and they informed me I would not be able to change a tire with a manual tire iron and it was unsafe as two were completely stripped. Only 70k on the vehicle. Cost over $100 to repair. Seems like a common complaint so thought it prudent to report same.

Filed Aug 27, 2022 · Wheels · IL

Swollen lug nuts. Unable to use supplied lug wrench on lug nuts after having a flat tire on roadway. Unable to safely remove flat while on side of road. Dealer diagnosed problem as swollen lug nuts on wheel. No warning

Filed Aug 27, 2022 · Wheels · MD

My lugs nuts have expanded on my vehicle and I cannot get my wheels off. What happens if while unable to change a flat tire on the highway due to the lug nuts stuck on the the car I get hit and killed? Ford needs to accept the responsibility on this safety defect and replace the lug nuts at no charge. This has also created an issue with me being able to have my brakes checked during my oil changes.

Filed Jul 31, 2022 · Wheels · MD

Damaged lug nuts. Dealer told me they had to be replaced. Front are like new. Back wheel lug nuts have swelled and are starting to rust. Dealer cannot rotate my tires. My last Edge did not have this problem and it was older.

Filed Jun 16, 2022 · Wheels · MI

Lug nuts swelled and were rounded as a result of swelling.