Issue ID | 373295 |
Internal NHTSA # | 564658 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 2001 |
File date | 04/07/24 |
Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer states a short time after purchasing vehicle, there was a strong heated metal odor when the heater was turned on, the dealer stated there was possibly mildew present in the venting system, and they sprayed it with air freshner, however the odor although not as strong is still present.*jg |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | BLOOMINGTON, IL |
VIN pattern | 3FAFP13P11RXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 20/12/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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