NHTSA Complaint #10480657 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10480657
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	October 14, 2012
Date Filed	October 16, 2012
Mileage	5,500 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD ESCAPE. THE TIRES ON THE VEHICLE WERE CONTINENTAL CON TIP SMALL RO CONTACT, SIZE 235/15/R17. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING AT SLOW SPEEDS THE VEHICLE WOULD HYDRO PLANE IN RAINY WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE FAILURE OCCURRED TWICE SINCE THE VEHICLE WAS PURCHASED. THE DEALER WAS CONTACTED AND ADVISED HIM TO CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND A COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 5,500.

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