NHTSA Complaint #11540661 — 2021 FORD ECOSPORT

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Crash 2 Deaths

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11540661
Vehicle	2021 FORD ECOSPORT
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 18, 2023
Date Filed	August 24, 2023
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	Yes
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	2
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

On 7/18/2023, this vehicle was involved in a fatal crash. The vehicle stopped moving and would not proceed forward after stopping major roadway. A motorcycle struck the vehicle from behind and the two occupants were killed. The owner of the vehicle contacted the dealership where she bought it from on 7/1/2023, in which they did not locate the issue. The owner of the vehicle said that the issue has happened numerous times before the crash occurred.

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