NHTSA Complaint #11551577 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11551577
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	January 21, 2020
Date Filed	October 24, 2023
Mileage	67,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	FL

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2013 Ford Escape. The contact stated that on several occasions while driving 20 MPH, the vehicle started to overheat. An unknown warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was steered to the side of the road and restarted. Additionally, the contact observed condensation under the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic on several occasions where it was diagnosed that unknown parts needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired over 20 times, but the failures persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 67,000.

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