NHTSA Complaint #11523233 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11523233
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	December 15, 2022
Date Filed	May 22, 2023
Mileage	100,055 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that there was smoke coming from underneath the hood. Additionally, the contact stated that the engine was consuming an excessive amount of coolant. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who stated the vehicle needed to be taken to an authorized Ford dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,055.

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