Issue ID | 1683182 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11349883 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 08/06/20 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the low coolant warning light was illuminated and she heard an abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic and was made aware of the failure. The contact stated on august 12, 2020 while starting the ignition, she saw white smoke exiting the exhaust pipe. The contact stated she while inspecting the vehicle, she noticed the coolant was running low. The contact stated she called an independent mechanic and was informed to add coolant and that the vehicle was safe to drive to the local dealer. The vehicle was taken to local dealer tasca ford located at 250 webster square rd, berlin, ct 06037, (860) 828-3546, where it was diagnosed with needing the engine to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired as of yet. The manufacturer had been informed of failure. The failure mileage was 60,500. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60500 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BERLIN, CT |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9GX4EUXXXXXX |
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 | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 40 |
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