NHTSA Complaint #11461601 — 2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11461601
Vehicle	2013 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
Component	FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 21, 2022
Date Filed	April 21, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

The muffler split open most likely from a clog. Because of that, the exhaust was directed toward the floor of the truck instead of going out of the muffler. As a result, it burnt through the heat shield, the back of the truck, melted the wiring harness, and burned a hole straight through the fuel tank. A mechanic took out the fuel tank and when it was being dropped out fuel spilled everywhere and there was a hole in the side of the tank. Since the wiring harness was melted, there was no power and no fuel pump power. The safety of the driver was put at risk because the car could have easily started on fire, or the fuel tank could have blown up and injured the driver or worse.

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