Dorman 611-273 Wheel Lug Nut

Dorman 611-273 Wheel Lug Nut

Dorman 611-273 is a chrome wheel lug nut built with a one-piece carbon steel design to address the rust and service issues common to the original two-piece lug nut used on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln vehicles. It is a metric M12-1.50, 60-degree conical seat lug nut with a 19 mm hex for OE-style wheel service.

Key Features

• One-piece steel construction helps eliminate the failure-prone two-piece design found on the original part
• Chrome finish for a clean OE-style appearance
• M12-1.50 fine thread with clockwise thread direction
• 60-degree conical seat for proper wheel mating surface engagement
• 19 mm hex size and dometop capped nut design
• Direct replacement for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications

Detailed Description

This Dorman OE FIX wheel lug nut is engineered as a direct replacement for vehicles that originally used a two-piece lug nut prone to corrosion and separation. The steel construction and capped dometop design provide a more durable service part for wheel retention on applications such as the Ford Escape, Ford Fusion, Mercury Mariner, Mercury Milan, Lincoln MKZ, and Lincoln Zephyr. Part number 611-273 is also referenced for the same application as 6L8Z1012AA.

Compatible With 2005-2006 Ford Escape, 2006-2011 Ford Fusion, 2007-2011 Lincoln MKZ, 2005-2006 Mercury Mariner, and 2006-2011 Mercury Milan. It also fits 2011-2012 Ford Escape, 2011 Mercury Mariner, 2007-2010 Ford Escape, 2007-2010 Mercury Mariner, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 1996-2001 Ford Sable where the wheel and seat style match the listed specifications. Dorman 611-273 is a practical OE-style service part for restoring secure wheel fastening and maintaining the correct wheel appearance.

What It Helps Solve

• Rust buildup on original two-piece lug nuts
• Separation or swelling that makes removal difficult
• Damaged threads from worn or corroded fasteners
• Improper wheel seating caused by mismatched seat style
• Replacement needs after lug nut service on select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify M12-1.50 thread size, 60-degree conical seat, and 19 mm hex before installation
• Confirm the wheel mating surface matches the lug nut seat style for safe fitment
• Use the correct torque specification for the vehicle and wheel type
• Inspect wheel studs and seating surfaces for corrosion or damage before installing
• Right-hand thread orientation applies to this lug nut

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs OE FIX replacement parts to address known failure points in original equipment hardware. This lug nut uses a one-piece steel construction to improve serviceability and reduce the corrosion-related issues associated with the factory two-piece design.