Issue ID | 1404903 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11021061 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 31/08/17 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. While driving, there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact lowered the window and noticed that the fuel odor was more pronounced. The contact lowered the window and turned off the air conditioner, which aided in minimizing the odor. The contact experienced an allergic reaction from the fuel odor, but medical attention was sought. The vehicle was taken to sunrise ford (located at 5435 us-1, fort pierce, fl 34982, (772) 461-6000) to be diagnosed, but the mechanic was unable to duplicate the issue. The vehicle was included in nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system, gasoline). The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The approximate failure mileage was 44,713. *bf *js |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44713 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PORT ST. LUCIE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG0AKXXXXXX |
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 |
Number of cylinders | 6 |
Drive train type | FWD |
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