NHTSA Complaint #10280528 — 2005 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10280528
Vehicle	2005 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 8, 2009
Date Filed	August 15, 2009
Mileage	43,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

2005 FORD ESCAPE WITH 43,000 MILES AND THE ENGINE HAS A BAD PISTON,LIFTER OR VALVE KNOCKING. *TR

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