Issue ID | 1633692 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11298120 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 15/12/19 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford fusion. The contact stated that upon starting her vehicle, the vehicle began smoking from the tailpipe and was emitting a gas odor. The contact was unaware if any warning lights illuminated on the vehicle. The contact had the vehicle towed to tindol ford located at 1901 e franklin blvd, gastonia, nc 28054 where the vehicle was diagnosed with a defective injector which caused the fuel to seep through the injector and mix with the oil, causing the failure. The vehicle had not been repaired after the diagnosis. The manufacturer had been notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 60,000. *dt*jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60000 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | CHARLOTTE, NC |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0K94FRXXXXXX |
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 | 01/11/14 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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 | HUNTERSVILLE FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | HUNTERSVILLE |
Dealer's state code | NC |
Dealer's ZIP code | 28078 |