Issue ID | 1630061 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11291510 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | EXPLORER |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 19/09/19 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | On my 2015 ford explorer xlt, the water pump which is encased inside the cyclone/duratec engine, broke and leaked coolant which was mixed with the oil, tge oil pan and the oil pump causing complete engine failure. There was no advance warning and ford has not issued a recall although a number of models have been affected. This caused me to have to replace my engine at my expense. Ford motor company has not taken any steps to resolve my or this issue with the vehicle owner having to resolve the issue at their own expense. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 92000 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ |
VIN pattern | 1FM5K8D8XFGXXXXXX |
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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Vehicle speed | 25 |
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