Issue ID | 1461031 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11088457 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 14/04/18 |
Component | STRUCTURE:BODY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Hood latch failure i was driving down a straight road at 55mph and the hood just flew open. My view was obstructed by the hood. The hood was last opened approximately 3000 miles before the incident occurred. The hood is bent to the point it will not close and the windshield is severely cracked. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 83036 |
Number of Occurences | |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | POINT PLEASANT, WV |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0C70CKXXXXXX |
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? | |
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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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Vehicle speed | 55 |
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