Issue ID | 1405612 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11021599 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 15/12/16 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford escape. The contact stated that nhtsa campaign number: 16v777000 (fuel system) exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact observed fuel leaking in the rear driver/middle area of the vehicle in december of 2016. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer (northgate ford, 8940 colerain ave, cincinnati, oh, 45251) where it was diagnosed that there was a fracture in the fuel supply port. Due to the cost of the repair, the contact did not have the vehicle repaired. In january of 2017, the contact received the recall notification. The dealer (northgate ford) was made aware of the failure three times since the recall, and stated that the parts were unavailable. The manufacturer was not contacted or made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 66,615. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 66615 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CINCINNATTI, OH |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9EG1AKXXXXXX |
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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