NHTSA Complaint #11498935 — 2015 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11498935
Vehicle	2015 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	December 18, 2022
Date Filed	December 27, 2022
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

lack of coolant circulation resulting in the engine overheating. This has caused a possible crack in the cylinder head. Lost power while driving on the freeway. The system is available for inspection. My safety and the safety of my minor son was at risk. Warnings came on for overheating, check engine light, and safe mode put on while on the free way so could not accelerate.

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