NHTSA Complaint #11568864 — 2014 FORD ESCAPE ENGINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11568864
Vehicle	2014 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	January 18, 2023
Date Filed	January 30, 2024
Mileage	90,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IN

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2014 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle overheated. The contact stated that a year ago, the vehicle was serviced under an engine recall repair due to coolant leak. The contact stated on several occasions, the vehicle had been taken back to the dealer due to the failure after the recall repair had been completed. The vehicle was towed to the dealer and remained at the dealer since the beginning of January 2024. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.

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