Wheels complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2018 Ford Escape has 18 NHTSA wheels complaints and 0 wheels-related recalls.
18
Complaints
0
Recalls
0
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2025 | WHEELS | After removing the lugnuts so many times, they no longer stay tighten. Eventually, the bolts will we... |
| Apr 4, 2025 | WHEELS | While driving approximately 70 MPH on the highway, the rear passenger-side wheel rim suddenly failed... |
| Oct 30, 2024 | WHEELS | Lug nuts are swollen and need to be replaced. It seems like this is an issue with Fords. |
| Apr 17, 2024 | WHEELS | Took vehicle my 2018 FWD SUV Ford Escape to Ford dealership for routine oil change service including... |
| Mar 7, 2024 | WHEELS | Lug nuts have deformed and cannot be removed with standard lug nut wrench supplied with car. Have t... |
| Aug 14, 2023 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that after taking the vehicle in for service... |
| Aug 2, 2023 | WHEELS | Today, the shop I took my vehicle to for oil change and tire rotation, could not complete the tire r... |
| Jun 22, 2023 | WHEELS | Poor lug nut design I’m sure the dealership impacted these nuts on and did follow proper torque reco... |
| Jan 24, 2023 | WHEELS | Dealer recommended lug nuts to be replaced. Called dealer to ask why lugs need to be replaced. Servi... |
| Nov 3, 2022 | WHEELS | swollen and deformed lug nuts told to me by ford dealer. They need to be replaced. |
| Aug 10, 2022 | WHEELS | After 6 month standard service, had to have 17 lug nuts replaced. All 17 were damaged after 6 month ... |
| Jul 11, 2022 | WHEELS | The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while the vehicle was at an independent... |
| Jun 14, 2022 | WHEELS | Lugnuts are aluminum and expand in the heat of Florida. It is impossible without pounding a lug nut... |
| Jan 7, 2022 | WHEELS | Had vehicle at the dealership for standard oil change and tire rotation. Service member included a ... |
| Nov 11, 2021 | WHEELS | Lug nuts swelled and were replaced at my expense by a Ford dealership. There were no warning message... |
| Oct 14, 2021 | WHEELS | Got a flat tire. The lug wrench that came with the vehicle was too small. I tried a lug wrench tha... |
| Aug 6, 2020 | WHEELS | TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2018 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE HIS WIFE WAS AT A STAND STILL AT A... |
| Sep 19, 2019 | WHEELS | WHEN TRYING TO CHANGE A FLAT TIRE IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE LUG NUT WRENCH WOULD NOT FIT. THE TOW ... |