Issue ID | 1661878 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11325149 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2012 |
File date | 11/05/20 |
Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE:TUR |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford explorer. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the turbo boost failed to operate as intended. There was an abnormal noise once the turbo was activated. The contact stated that the check engine light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to hixson auto-plex (2506 s macarthur dr, alexandria, la 71301) to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the turbo booster was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 150,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 150000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MARKSVILLE, LA |
VIN pattern | 1FMHK7F92CGXXXXXX |
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 | 29/06/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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