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Ford lug nut swelling problem

Ford lug nut swelling problem and fix Starting in the 2000 model year and going through the 2015 model year, owners experienced a Ford lug nut swelling problem when they had their tires rotated. The problem involved corrosion between the steel lug nut and an aluminum chromed overlay decorative cap. Water can enter the gap between the two metal pieces causing swelling, also known as rust jacking, which caused the swelling. Once swollen, it became difficult to remove the lug nuts. Worse yet, the tire iron fitted with the vehicle … Read More