Issue ID | 1603954 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11257717 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 17/09/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. When the contact attempted to start the vehicle, the ignition had to turn the ignition from start to off several times before the vehicle started. Once the contact was able to drive the vehicle, the transmission warning indicator illuminated. While at a stop light, the vehicle suddenly accelerated while the brake pedal was depressed. The contact continued to depress the brake pedal until they were able to gain control and turn off the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to tom wood ford (3130 96th street, indianapolis, in 46240, 888-714-6941) where it was diagnosed that the torque converter failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was currently at the dealer for repairs. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 119,000. *tt the consumer stated the vehicle went into limp mode once again on 10/6/19. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 119000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | INDIANAPOLIS, IN |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0GX2EUXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | TOM WOOD FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 888-714-6941 |
Dealer's city | INDIANAPOLIS |
Dealer's state code | IN |
Dealer's ZIP code | 46240 |