NHTSA Complaint #11564593 — 2023 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number 11564593
Vehicle 2023 FORD ESCAPE
Component ENGINE
Date of Incident
Date Filed
Mileage 7,400 miles
Crash No
Fire Yes
Injuries 0
Deaths 0
Vehicle Towed No
State KY

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2023 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while her husband was driving at 55 MPH he smelled a burning odor. The vehicle was pulled into a parking lot where the hood was lifted and the odor emanated strongly from the engine compartment. Additionally, he noticed sparking, and then flames erupted. The vehicle was towed to an unknown repair center. The fire department distinguished the fire. A police report was not filed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 7,400.

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