Lugs:nuts came loose on back rear tire.........hub came loose and ruined the wheel pulled in driveway and hub was just hanging there with the loosened lugnuts.had a recall on this problem years ago and had it supposedly fixed....took to Ford dealer and was charges $500.

- Lambertville, MI, USA

While tightening by hand, the lugs: Nuts on the front driver and passenger wheels broke off at the studs.

- Chicago, IL, USA

My right side wheel/the lug/nuts are rusted off and the lug cap completely melted off from where the exhaust comes out from in front of the wheel. The lugs will not tighten on the wheel. I purchased the F-150 truck used and never was notified of a recall on the lug/nuts. The owner before me purchased the truck from john megal dealership in dahlonega Georgia.

- Suches, GA, USA

Consumer took vehicle in for safety recall 98V095 repairs, however dealer could not install lug nuts as per recall because customer installed after market wheels that will not work with update lug nuts.

- Martinez, CA, USA

Consumer took vehicle in for safety recall 98V095 repairs, however dealer could not install lug nuts as per recall because customer installed after market wheels that will not work with update lug nuts.

- Martinez, CA, USA

While driving heard a popping noise. Then, upon stopping found out that two lugs: Nutshad snapped off left rear tire. Manufacturer had been contacted.

- Cumberland, RI, USA

While driving at 55 mph left rear lugs: Nuts came off, causing wheel to come completely off vehicle. Also, recall 98V09500/ manufacturer's recall 98S14 work was corrected, lugs: Nuts were replaced. However, problem still occurred. The consumer was not sure if the lug nuts came off. The tire and rim were never found.

- Granby, MA, USA

Consumer believes his truck is included in recall 98V-095 of the lug nuts, consumer has been unable to obtain details of the recall and is trying to have his vehicle included in the recall. Nlm

- Columbus, GA, USA

Consumer believes his truck is included in recall 98V-095 of the lug nuts, consumer has been unable to obtain details of the recall and is trying to have his vehicle included in the recall. Nlm

- Columbus, GA, USA

Recall was remedied for this vehicle. However, studs still broke in rear axle which may cause a crash. This is a very common problem even after remdy of recall. Ford is not willing to assist consumer. The consumer replaced all studs on both axles. Dealer was unwilling to replace them, as thier docmentation showed that the lug nut recall was performed.

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

The right wheel separated due to all the lugs breaking, the wheel fell off in traffic at a low speed, consumer was told by previous owner that the recall 98V-095 was completed prior to this incident. Nlm

- Woodbine, MD, USA

The vehicle had the recall (98V-095) completed on the wheel lug nuts and bolts, however the vehicle experienced two failures of the lug nuts which sheared off causing the wheels to fall off, first incident was on 4-24-00 and the second on 11-08-00.

- Peoria, IL, USA

Vehicle was purchased used. There was a lugs: Nuts: Bolts recall in may,1998. This recall has been repaired, but problem has occurred since purchase buy new owner. Ford has not been contacted.

- Muldraugh, KY, USA

While driving rear left wheel separated from vehicle due to lugs: Nuts:bolt S shearing off. This caused severe damage to vehicle. A recall has been issued on vehicle's make/model for the lugs: Nuts: Bolts. However, owner of this vehicle has not received a recall notification. Manufacturer will be notified.

- Ft Mead, FL, USA

Lugs: Nuts are defective. Left wheel makes a banging and knocking noise when turning the vehicle.

- Frederick, OK, USA

Lug nuts repaired, prior to recall notice (98V095000).

- San Jose, CA, USA

The right front tire fell off of vehicle, causing loss of control and collision with parked vehicle's.

- San Diego, CA, USA

While driving about 25 mph, the left rear wheel fell off. Manufacturer was contacted about the problem. Consumer was informed that recall work was performed on the truck in September of 1998. Also, manufacturer stated that the warranty on the recall expired. Recall # 98V095000 Ford/lugs: Nuts.

- Kenosha, WI, USA

In May 99 heard rattle from left rear. Found spring clamp missing bushing, no big deal. But did notice bottom leaf was kicked out on aft end (and kicked in of fwd end) appx 1/4 to 3/8". while dealer replace lugs: Nuts on recall said leaf spring no big deal. I wrapped loose clamp in tape to stop rattle. Now in 11/99 while washing car I noticed lower leaf is kicked out considerably farther, now measuring a full 1". I have contacted Ford cac, and the dealer will probably install a kit per SB99-6477. However, I view this as a very big problem/safety issue because the Ford tsb kit only replaces the existing clamp for the two uppoer leafs. The lower leaf is "adjusted" back into place. Internet research shows numerous people with same compaint. This is not a satisfactory solution. In my current situation the lower leaf, at a 1" aft kickout, is contacting the fwd inside and aft outside U-bolt. There can be no other outcome to this than for the spring to exert enough force over time to weaken both U-bolts to the point of failure. In my case I'll be watching like a hawk. However were it not for the initial rattle I doubt that I would have ever seen the problem until at some point in the future when my axle fell off. I've been happy with the truck and Ford in general until now, but I feel like they need to wake up and address this. Looking at Chevrolet trucks they have what seems to be a better design philosophy; the Chevrolet truck has "square" U-bolts, threads down, which straddle the leaf spring assemblies with close tolerance to keep the stack together on top of axle. Ford's design has the U-bolts on either side of the spring stack, threads up, and relies on the compression force to keep the stack together instead of the U-bolt itself. I would encourage you to look at this issue; over time as these trucks acquire more mileage there may be some U-bolt failures.

- Broken Arrow, OK, USA

The vehicle lug nuts loosen and caused the right rear wheel to separate while traveling causing the truck to land on the right brake housing and skid, resulting in property damage, prior to recall notice (98V095000). However, dealer said they would pay for repairs, but refused to pay for the collateral damage.

- Key West, FL, USA