Issue ID | 1489629 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11119951 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 15/04/17 |
Component | EQUIPMENT:AIR CONDITIONER |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving at an unknown speed, the air conditioning unit failed to operate properly and blew hot air through the vents. The vehicle was taken to west hill ford (1100 oyster bay ave s, bremerton, wa 98312) where it was diagnosed that the air conditioner switch, condenser, and the expansion valve needed to be replaced. Also, the air conditioning system needed to be recharged. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to west hill ford where it was diagnosed that the receiver dryer needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to call nhtsa. The approximate failure mileage was 133,000. The vin was not provided. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 133000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORT ORCHARD, WA |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | N |
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Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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