Lug Nuts

[Jenma]

My new Bronco Sport is sitting in my garage next to my 1994 Explorer Sport. After 27 years the Explorer has the same original lug nuts which are the same two piece used on the Bronco. They must be OK.

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[broncobuster2550]

I never had problems with my Ford lug nuts, but I made sure they were only ever removed with a breaker bar and installed with a torque wrench. I think excessive ugga duggas are what destroy the beauty cap.

 

[DakotaTimber]

It is m12 x 1.5. Use a 19mm socket.

Amazon.com: McGard 69415 Black Cone Seat Bulge Style Lug Nuts (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Box of 144: Automotive Just a few too many?

 

[Tall Timbers]

I never had problems with my Ford lug nuts, but I made sure they were only ever removed with a breaker bar and installed with a torque wrench. I think excessive ugga duggas are what destroy the beauty cap.

For decades I avoided the well known lug nut issue... then last year I discovered I had a couple of swollen lugs on my Escape. They were a bear to get off and now I plan to get aftermarket lugs for my new vehicles right away as I don't want to have a flat and not be able to switch to a spare while I'm on the road.

 

[thesavo]

Ford boss me on YouTube did a good video on replacing wheel nuts. The problem is any aftermarket nut I have used, will be rusty in a year or two.

 

[13MikeH]

I tried to purchase replacement lugs using the M12 1.5s and the first set I bought had the wrong pitch and diameter at the rim. The parts guy suggested I go right to FORD OEM for locking lugs to ensure quality fit and avoid warranty issues. I just went to the dealer to pick up my plate and they had the OEM locking lugs in the parts area. Gave me a new car discount. I will eventually try to locate the right lugs to swap out the ones factory installed.

 

[fourthgear]

Amazon.com: McGard 69415 Black Cone Seat Bulge Style Lug Nuts (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) - Box of 144: Automotive Just a few too many?

Using the check fit , it reads they don't fit the 2021 BS.

 

[13MikeH]

Using the check fit , it reads they don't fit the 2021 BS.

I absolutely trust the 'it doesn't fit' recommendation, but amazon doesn't show any lugs that do fit. I couldn't find any at the local auto parts stores so I believe it.

 

[Zolutar]

Definitely replace the garbage OEM Lugs with a solid piece...I just dealt with the swollen lugs on my Escape...bought new ones and have already changed them on the Bronco too. Don't ever wanna deal with that issue again haha.

 

[13MikeH]

Definitely replace the garbage OEM Lugs with a solid piece...I just dealt with the swollen lugs on my Escape...bought new ones and have already changed them on the Bronco too. Don't ever wanna deal with that issue again haha.

so did you go with 12x 1.5 bulge acorn style? Have a link to what you purchased? I noticed on the levittown site, the locking lugs which I bought at my dealer also fit lincoln MKZ 2018. Most sites don't list compatable lugs for bronco sport, but many have some for the MKZ and they look like the OEM two piece lugs.

 

[DakotaTimber]

Using the check fit , it reads they don't fit the 2021 BS.

Mine said the same, but it's the size from the manual and my BS is running down the road just fine with them installed. The BS is new enough that I don't think amazon the right sizes yet.

 

[CaptainCanada]

I had swollen lug nuts on my 2015 escape in for service once that they could not get off. Ended up needing to replace the lug nuts and the hub assembly on the driver side under warranty as a result. Gave me a rental while they did this. My boss at work had the same thing on an F150 so count your blessings if you haven't had this happen ever.

If anyone find actual good quality lug nuts here for the BS that wont rust out please post so as I'm fearful of the swollen lug nut problem. It was the Ford dealer's garage that told me how common a problem this is.

 

[DakotaTimber]

Amazon.com: McGard 64031 Black (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) Cone Seat Style Lug Nut, (Set of 4), 4 Lug Nuts: Automotive 5x

 

[CaptainCanada]

Amazon.com: McGard 64031 Black (M12 x 1.5 Thread Size) Cone Seat Style Lug Nut, (Set of 4), 4 Lug Nuts: Automotive 5x

Nice, they seem like quality lugs from what i'm reading online. Looking at the McGard website it lists them for the 2020 escape so I'm not shocked that they fit perfectly here given what the BS is built on.

Only thing I see noted on the McGard site is it states this:

"Notes for: 2020 Ford Escape
Lug nuts will not fit OEM lug wrench.; Not for use on steel wheels."

Is it referring the wrench with the spare? Also I tend to put winter tires on steel rims so I assume I'd need a separate set of lug nuts?

 

[DakotaTimber]

Nice, they seem like quality lugs from what i'm reading online. Looking at the McGard website it lists them for the 2020 escape so I'm not shocked that they fit perfectly here given what the BS is built on.

Only thing I see noted on the McGard site is it states this:

"Notes for: 2020 Ford Escape
Lug nuts will not fit OEM lug wrench.; Not for use on steel wheels."

Is it referring the wrench with the spare? Also I tend to put winter tires on steel rims so I assume I'd need a separate set of lug nuts?

19mm vs 3/4" McGard covering their butt on the wrenches. 3/4" = 19.05mm

I personally have never trusted spare tire kits. I carry a 18" x 1/2" breaker and a 19mm long socket for the tire wrench.

The lug nuts are made of black chrome, not steel so another cover their butt, for that big guy that doesn't have a sense of strength.

The factory lug nut shown is a bit sloppy in the socket, but it would work unless the cap is damaged.

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