NHTSA Complaint #10887914 — 2002 FORD ESCAPE

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10887914
Vehicle	2002 FORD ESCAPE
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 15, 2016
Date Filed	July 23, 2016
Mileage	110,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MA

Consumer Description

METAL TRAY SUPPORTING THE FUEL TANK HAS RUSTED. BRACKETS SUPPORTING THE TRAY HAVE RUSTED AND FALLEN OFF EXPOSING THE PLASTIC FUEL TANK.

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