NHTSA Complaint #11424987 — 2016 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11424987
Vehicle	2016 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	July 14, 2021
Date Filed	July 15, 2021
Mileage	120,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	RI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 65-70 mph, the vehicle decelerated without warning. The vehicle loss motive power and stalled. The contact was unable to shift the vehicle into drive or reverse. The contact stated that the vehicle was revving abnormally. The vehicle was restarted and driven off the highway. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the transmission failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 120,000.

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