Issue ID | 1514094 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11151769 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 14/11/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford fusion. After the contact filled the fuel tank with 3/4 of fuel, a loud rattling noise was heard coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the noise sounded as if the exhaust may have made contact with the fuel tank. The contact was an independent mechanic and inspected the vehicle, but could not find the source of the failure. The contact highlighted that the fuel tank rattling noise only sounded when the tank was 3/4 full and became more prominent in colder temperatures. A dealer and the manufacturer were not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 86000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | NEW BEDFORD, MA |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P0H74E5XXXXXX |
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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