Issue ID | 1614500 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11276905 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 28/08/19 |
Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:TORQUE CON |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving, the vehicle stalled without warning. The contact was able to coast the vehicle to the side of the road and power off the engine. The vehicle was restarted, but failed to drive. The vehicle was towed to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the torque convertor pump seal was leaking dark brown oil with metal fluid inside the engine. The technician informed the contact that the vehicle's sensors would cause the engine to overheat and catch fire. The contact stated that the technician repaired the leak, but the computer sensor was not repaired. The contact called antelope valley ford (1155 auto mall dr, lancaster, ca 93534, (888) 415-0959) and was informed that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 126,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 126000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PALMDALE, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0GX3EUXXXXXX |
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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