NHTSA Complaint #11441350 — 2016 FORD ESCAPE

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11441350
Vehicle	2016 FORD ESCAPE
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 10, 2021
Date Filed	November 22, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

Vehicle caught fire while sitting in my driveway after being driven 30-45 minutes prior. No prior issues with the vehicle. No warning lights or messages while driving vehicle home. Drive home from work was approximately 1 hour drive time. I heard car horn blowing and looked outside to find car engulfed in flames. Local fire dept and police responded. Claim filed with insurance company who towed vehicle to salvage lot the next day. Car deemed a total loss.

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