Issue ID | 1378314 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10985951 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 15/05/17 |
Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Brake hose connector for front brakes is not allowing fluid to flow back to master cylinder. This causes brakes to remain applied and heating up. Temperatures predicted by ford dealer (shane at bob allen ford, overland park, ks) predicted to be as high as 1200 degrees fahrenheit. Potential for fire is high and brakes, rotors and calipers are ruined. Was noticed immediately by driver of vehicle. Not a delayed issue. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | OVERLAND PARK, KS |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9EG2CKXXXXXX |
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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