Issue ID | 1425504 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11046925 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCAPE |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 16/11/17 |
Component | WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford escape. While driving various speeds, the low tire pressure indicator illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the tire needed to be changed; however, the lug nuts were unable to be removed. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer (harrisonburg ford, 3155 s. Main street, harrisonburg, va 22801) where it was diagnosed that the lug nuts swelled and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was partially repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that no prior complaints for that failure existed. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000. *bf |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 69000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SHENANDOAH, VA |
VIN pattern | 1FMCU9GX5EUXXXXXX |
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 |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 30/06/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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 | HARRISONBURG FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 540-434 |
Dealer's city | HARRISONBURG |
Dealer's state code | VA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 22801 |