Issue ID | 1502222 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11133261 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 03/10/18 |
Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:WINDSHIE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. The contact stated that there was a toxic odor coming out of the air conditioning vents, regardless if the air conditioner was on or off. In addition, the windshield fogged up and an indicator illuminated, stating that power was reduced and to lower the temperature of the engine. The vehicle was taken to an unknown dealer where it was diagnosed that the heater core needed to be replaced. The dealer and the manufacturer stated that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 10000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | PLANTATION, FL |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU0F73EUXXXXXX |
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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