NHTSA Complaint #11613404 — 2020 FORD MUSTANG

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Mustang. The contact stated that the engine overheated while driving at various speeds with the temperature gauge showing that the engine was hot(H). The contact stated that the vehicle hesitated while depressing the accelerator pedal with an engine misfire alert on the Ford App. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where a pressurized test was performed; the test showed no defect with the engine. The contact then took the vehicle to an independent mechanic where the spark plugs, and cabin air filter were replaced, and the fuel system was cleaned. The check engine warning light illuminated soon after the repair. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it remained unrepaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and a case was filed. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.