NHTSA Complaint #10969809 — 2016 FORD ESCAPE

WHEELS issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10969809
Vehicle	2016 FORD ESCAPE
Component	WHEELS
Date of Incident	March 31, 2017
Date Filed	March 31, 2017
Mileage	29,756 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OH

Consumer Description

CONTINUAL GROWLING IN DRIVERS SIDE WHEEL WHILE DRIVING. WOULD GROWL LOUDER AT VARIOUS SPEEDS. HAD IT INSPECTED TODAY AT THE FORD DEALERSHIP. THEY CONFIRMED A NON-SERVICEABLE WHEEL BEARING ISSUE IN THE REAR WHEEL. CAR HAS 29,756 MILES AND STARTED AROUND 24000 MILES. I BOUGHT THIS CAR NEW.

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