NHTSA Complaint #11481349 — 2018 FORD ESCAPE POWER TRAIN

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11481349
Vehicle	2018 FORD ESCAPE
Component	POWER TRAIN
Date of Incident	March 1, 2022
Date Filed	August 26, 2022
Mileage	79,334 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH, she heard an abnormal noise while depressing the brake pedal. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated for a short period of time. The contact was able to continue driving to her destination at a slow speed. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the transmission to be rebuilt. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The contact then received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V413000 (Power Train). The failure mileage was 79,334.

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