NHTSA Complaint #11443997 — 2014 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Mustang. The contact stated while driving 70 mph, he heard an abnormal noise and saw smoke exiting from the rear of the vehicle. The contact stated multiple warning lights were illuminated. The contact was able to park on the side of the vehicle and stated the smoke extinguished on its own. The vehicle was not drivable. The contact towed the vehicle to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired but experienced the failure again on 12/2/2021. The contact towed the vehicle to his residence. The contact called the local dealer and was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 34,083.