NHTSA Complaint #11019233 — 2009 FORD FLEX

FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11019233
Vehicle	2009 FORD FLEX
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	August 23, 2017
Date Filed	August 23, 2017
Mileage	94,660 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

DRIVING ON HIGHWAY AND HAD 1/4 TANK OF FUEL LEFT WHEN LOW FUEL WARNING BEEP SOUNDED. FUEL GAUGE WAS SUDDENLY AT "E" AND DISPLAY SAID 0 MILES UNTIL EMPTY. IMMEDIATELY PULLED INTO A GAS STATION. GAS PUMP SHUT OFF AFTER FILLING ONLY 14.5 GALLONS, ALTHOUGH TANK CAPACITY IS 18.6 GALLONS.

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