NHTSA Complaint #11577879 — 2013 FORD ESCAPE

ENGINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Fire

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11577879
Vehicle	2013 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ENGINE
Date of Incident	March 17, 2024
Date Filed	March 17, 2024
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	Yes
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

On 03-17-24 My daughter was driving a few miles away from home, when the dashboard system states "High engine temperature, pull over safely." Within 30 seconds of pulling off the road, the flames came out near the windshield from under the hood. Within 5 minutes the car was fully engulfed and completely destroyed. I am so upset and frustrated that Ford is not taking this matter more seriously as this appears to be a common occurrence with these vehicles. Fortunately my daughter was uninjured.

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