Issue ID | 1543871 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11184560 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 06/03/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford escape. While driving approximately 50 mph, the "service the engine" indicator illuminated. The vehicle was pulled over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed flames underneath the hood. The contact called 911 and two police vehicles and a fire truck immediately arrived at the scene. The fire department extinguished the fire. A police report and a fire report were filed. The vehicle was completely destroyed and towed to a tow yard. There were no injuries. The dealer was not called. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The contact was unaware of nhtsa campaign numbers: 17v209000 (engine and engine cooling) and 18v471000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 75,000. Parts distribution disconnect. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 75000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COMFORT, TX |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0GX4EUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | Y |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
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 | 50 |
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