NHTSA Complaint #11479060 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11479060
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	August 12, 2022
Date Filed	August 12, 2022
Mileage	161,825 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NC

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions, the engine coolant was low. The contact would have to continuously put coolant in the engine. The engine coolant light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the coolant plug needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall. The failure mileage was 161,825.

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