NHTSA Complaint #10482205 — 2010 FORD FLEX POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10482205
Vehicle	2010 FORD FLEX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	October 2, 2012
Date Filed	October 25, 2012
Mileage	62,900 miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

SUDDEN LEAKING PTU CAUSED FAILURE AND FLUID TO CATCH FIRE WHILE DRIVING 40 MPH WHEN EXPOSED TO EXHAUST DIRECTLY UNDER UNIT . DAMAGE ALSO RESULTED IN TRANSMISSION HOUSING DAMAGE AND SEVERE POWERTRAIN FAILURE. FORD HAD TWO TBS TO REPLACE PTU HOWEVER NOT ISSUED ANY RECALL. *TR

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