NHTSA Complaint #11535449 — 2014 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11535449
Vehicle	2014 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	July 1, 2023
Date Filed	July 31, 2023
Mileage	173,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while attempting to accelerate from a stop light, the vehicle would not immediately respond. The contact stated that the vehicle also hesitated while attempting to accelerate. Additionally, after refilling the coolant reservoir, the coolant reservoir was empty after three days. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The failure mileage was 173,000.

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