The problem
Lug nuts could gall and possibly seize on the wheel studs without providing adequate clamping load on the wheels.
The risk
Wheel studs could fracture creating a risk of a wheelseparating with little forewarning.
The fix
Replace wheel lug nuts and if necessary, replace wheels and wheel studs.
Contacts
System: wheel lug nuts.Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with stainless steel decorativelug nuts included with styled steel, polycast, and cast aluminum wheels.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V060000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.