NHTSA Complaint #11515602 — 2014 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11515602
Vehicle	2014 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 1, 2022
Date Filed	April 5, 2023
Mileage	85,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that the vehicle failed to start as needed. While driving at various speeds, the vehicle stalled with unknown warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer and an independent mechanic, and the contact was informed that anti-freeze was intruding into the engine. The vehicle was repaired but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who provided an unknown diagnosis. The vehicle was not repaired due to parts being backordered. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000.

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