Issue ID | 1065532 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10588054 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 12/05/14 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was driving on i-45 just south of dallas when the engine lurched slightly and i lost power. I had to coast to the side of the road, dodging traffic. There were no warning or indicator lights; gas tank was half full. Once i came to a stop i turned the vehicle off, waited several minutes, started the engine and drove normally for about 30 miles when the vehicle stalled again. I could hear the engine "rev" when i pushed on the gas pedal but the vehicle did not move forward. Again, i coasted to the side of the road, restarted the vehicle and was able to drive about 15 miles to where i found a ford dealer. The dealership was great and fixed the vehicle at no charge, installing a new throttle body, they said under warranty. But this is very dangerous when the stall occurs on a very busy interstate highway. I consider myself to be very lucky. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13300 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | HOUSTON, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DGXAKXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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