2012 Ford F-150 wheels problems

Filed Jul 26, 2024 · Wheels · 105,000 miles · MO

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 60 MPH, there was an abnormal vibration in the steering wheel; after which the driver's side front wheel detached and struck truck in the far-left lane. The contact was able to coast to the shoulder of the roadway; however, there was extensive damage to the driver's side brake caliper and rotor. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 105,000.

Filed Mar 16, 2023 · Wheels · CA

After service on 04/12/2022, my receipt under comments said,"rep lug nuts". That's all. 44,286 miles at that time. I took f-150 for oil change & tire rotation again on 2/22/2023, with 47,882 miles on truck. Service receipt said they did not rotate tires. I asked why, and I was told "because lug nuts are worn". I told service manager that you guys are the only ones to have ever removed the lug nuts, why are they bad?" he replied, "between you and me, ford used cheap lug nuts"......so, only 47,882 miles on my truck, lug nut removal only done by ford, and I have to replace lug nuts. Plus, they still charged me full price for my service of oil change and tire rotation. Ford should replace the lug nuts and rotate my tires for free.

Filed Oct 23, 2022 · Wheels · NC

Unable to perform tire rotation due to swollen lug nuts. Not sure what could cause this issue as all tire changes and tire rotations are performed by authorized service departments.

Filed Sep 2, 2022 · Wheels · MN

Lug nuts bulging/rusting under chrome coating. Potential for lug nut failure/wheel coming off vehicle while driving. Yes, problem was found by independent service center. It has not been inspected. No warnings.

Filed May 15, 2022 · Wheels · SC

Lug nut for wheel have swelled, unable to remove them with correct socket. Will need to replace all OEM lug nuts

Filed Mar 25, 2022 · Electrical, Wheels · 100,000 miles · NJ

The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon taking the vehicle to an independent mechanic to replace all four tires, he was informed that the lug nuts on all four wheels were fractured and swollen. The contact stated that the lug nuts were replaced. Additionally, the contact stated that the tachometer and the speedometer needle had detached. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.

Filed Feb 15, 2022 · Wheels · TN

I was told at the dealership they would not do tire rotation because the lug nuts were swollen all 24 needed to be replaced. I have read this is a common problem. Looks like ford should do something about this problem.

Filed Sep 29, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · 118,000 miles · TX

Multiple times while in motion 45mph + (spontaneously) , orange wrench comes up on my dash, speedometer drops to zero, engine power is cut to almost nothing, and a few times at higher speeds 60mph +, the wheels lock due to transmission downshifting out of nowhere. This has happened on the loop, city streets, highways, it's random. I can only limp my way to a safe spot to pull over, turn engine off then back on and everything generally starts working again. Last night on a city road doing about 55mph it locked up again but refused to drop out of 5th gear though I was at a dead stop. Even turning the key of and on would not re set it. It finally got to 1st after messing with it and I got it home, hooked it to my obd2 reader and it is throwing a p0720 output speed shaft sensor malfunction code and my check engine light will not go off. I have attached a picture of the code it is now showing, and date of malfunction is most recent.

Filed Jun 5, 2020 · Acceleration, Transmission · GA

Driving down the road and heard an unfamiliar noise as I started to slow down I heard a loud pop and it felt as if the wheels locked up. After almost wrecking I got out to find that the ring and pinion was damaged.

Filed Jan 11, 2020 · Wheels · 98,000 miles · NY

All of the lug nuts that are originally supplied when the vehicle was purchased , eventually swell up and when a flat tire occurs , makes it impossible to use the supplied tool to remove them to repair the flat tire.