Issue ID | 990707 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10521877 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2010 |
File date | 20/06/13 |
Component | POWER TRAIN |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | turned to go up slight hill in residential neighborhood. Car would not accelerate even with gas pedal to the floor. Car shook and bucked. Was able to limp up hill in several minutes and coast down other side to rest. Dealer says it is a bad throttle body. Part is on national recall. Dealer also says part is not covered by powertrain warranty even though powertrain/throttle is the warning light that appears on dash and throttle body controls the power train. Dealer in tallahassee, fl also reported at least 2 other escapes in shop with same problem and awaiting part. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 59200 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | TALLAHASSEE, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0DG6AKXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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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 | 15 |
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