Dorman 611-288 Wheel Lug Nut

Dorman OE FIX Wheel Lug Nut

Dorman 611-288 is a chrome wheel lug nut built with a one-piece steel design to replace failure-prone two-piece originals. It is made for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications that use an M14-2.0 thread and a 60-degree conical seat.

For owners searching for a Ford F-150 lug nut replacement, Ford Expedition wheel lug nut, or Lincoln Navigator chrome lug nut, this OE FIX part addresses common corrosion and service issues found on the original design. The Dorman 611-288 uses a dometop capped nut profile with right-hand threading and a 21 mm hex.

Key Features

• One-piece steel construction for a simpler replacement design
• Chrome finish for a factory-style appearance
• M14-2.0 metric thread with clockwise thread direction
• 60-degree conical seat for proper wheel mating surface engagement
• 21 mm hex size for standard service tools
• Direct replacement format for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury wheel applications

Detailed Description

Dorman 611-288 is engineered as an OE FIX wheel lug nut for vehicles that originally used a two-piece lug nut prone to rust and difficult repair. The one-piece carbon steel construction helps eliminate the common separation and corrosion concerns associated with the original style, while the chrome finish maintains a clean wheel appearance. This part cross-references Ford 4L3Z1012A and BD142978 for the same application.

Compatible With select 2001-2014 Ford F-150, 2003-2014 Ford Expedition, 2003-2012 Lincoln Navigator, 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT, 2010-2014 Lincoln Mark LT, 2004 Ford F-150 Heritage, and 2001 Ford F-100 Ranger applications listed in the fitment data. Verify the lug nut to wheel mating surface before installation to confirm proper and safe fitment.

What This Part Helps Solve

• Rust and corrosion on original two-piece lug nuts
• Separation or failure of the factory lug nut shell design
• Difficulty servicing damaged or swollen lug nuts
• Improper wheel-to-lug nut seating from worn hardware
• Replacement needs for chrome wheel lug nuts with M14-2.0 threads

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the wheel seat style is 60-degree conical before installation. Use the correct 21 mm socket and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque specification. Because fitment depends on wheel mating surface design, inspect the wheel and lug nut interface carefully before final tightening. This part uses right-hand thread direction.

Quality Assurance

Dorman OE FIX parts are developed to address known failure points in original equipment hardware with a revised design. The steel one-piece construction and application-specific dimensions support a direct replacement approach for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles.