NHTSA Complaint #11676907 — 2008 FORD ESCAPE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	11676907
Vehicle	2008 FORD ESCAPE
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 28, 2025
Date Filed	July 29, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

Hazard flashers turn on by themselves any rime night or day even while driving. Transmission oil cooler leaks. Transmission shift lever bushing in shift cable broke [ Thankfully while not on the road ] This car only has 25,000 miles on it

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