NHTSA Complaint #11628210 — 2020 FORD FUSION

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11628210
Vehicle	2020 FORD FUSION
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Date of Incident	November 18, 2024
Date Filed	December 2, 2024
Mileage	68,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MI

Consumer Description

The contact owns a 2020 Ford Fusion. The contact stated the vehicle was started and the check engine warning light illuminated. The contact had taken the vehicle to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed and determined that there was coolant intrusion into cylinder #2, and the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 68,000.

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