NHTSA Complaint #11539338 — 2020 FORD RANGER ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11539338
Vehicle	2020 FORD RANGER
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	August 16, 2023
Date Filed	August 18, 2023
Mileage	20,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CA

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Ranger. The contact stated that while his wife was driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated and violently shook while depressing the accelerator pedal. The check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact had the vehicle towed to a dealer where it was discovered that the spark plugs, and engine coils were damaged due to moisture from rain or a car wash. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 20,000.

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