NHTSA Complaint #10243052 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10243052
Vehicle	2005 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Date of Incident	September 21, 2008
Date Filed	September 22, 2008
Mileage	94,100 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	WI

Consumer Description

2005 FORD ESCAPE 94,000 MILES, CATALYTIC CONVERTER PLUGGED, OUT OF 8YR 80,000 MILE WARRANTY, ABOUT $2000 TO FIX. *TR

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