Issue ID | 1591189 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11243212 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 15/08/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving 45 mph, the vehicle decelerated and white smoke appeared from the exhaust. The contact pulled the vehicle over until the smoke subsided. When the contact turned off the vehicle, it could not be restarted. The vehicle was taken to bill kay ford (14633 s ciceros, midlothian, il 60445, (708) 388-3000) where it was diagnosed that a new engine was needed. The dealer stated that the warranty was expired; therefore, they did not assist. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 78,000. The vin was unknown. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 78000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BOLTON, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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 | 45 |
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