NHTSA Complaint #10471944 — 2010 FORD ESCAPE VISIBILITY/WIPER

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10471944
Vehicle	2010 FORD ESCAPE
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	June 7, 2012
Date Filed	August 22, 2012
Mileage	34,531 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2010 FORD ESCAPE. THE CONTACT STATED THAT A BAD ODOR WAS EMITTING FROM THE AIR CONDITIONER VENTS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO DIAGNOSED THAT THERE WAS MOLD IN THE EVAPORATOR. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE WHO DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 34,531.

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