Issue ID | 1593927 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11245247 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 19/07/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that the check engine warning indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to elder ford of tampa (9560 n florida ave, tampa, fl 33612), but they did not have any appointments available for two weeks. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that a new spark plug and coil were needed. The vehicle was repaired. Two weeks later, the check engine warning indicator illuminated again. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the head gasket failed and needed replacement. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The approximate failure mileage was 47,726. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 47726 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TAMPA, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0GX7EUXXXXXX |
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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