NHTSA Complaint #11061493 — 2014 FORD C-MAX

POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11061493
Vehicle	2014 FORD C-MAX
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	September 1, 2017
Date Filed	January 9, 2018
Mileage	83,750 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

TRANSMISSION MAKES A LOUD WHINING SOUND WHEN WARMING UP AND IN GAS MODE. IT IS DIAGNOSED BY TECHNICIAN AS POSSIBLY THE TRANSMISSION BEARINGS, BUT WILL NOT KNOW UNTIL THEY DIS ASSEMBLE. QUOTED $7500 FOR A REPLACEMENT TRANSMISSION. THE CAR ONLY HAS 84,000 MILES. FORD WILL NOT WORK WITH ME ON THE PRICE.

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