Issue ID | 1621854 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11282433 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FLEX |
Model Year | 2014 |
File date | 09/11/19 |
Component | SUSPENSION |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owned a 2014 ford flex. While driving 70 mph, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise and the rear of the vehicle dropped without warning. As a result, the contact lost control of the vehicle and crashed into another vehicle. All the air bags deployed. There were no injuries. A police report was filed. The police towed the vehicle to a lot. An insurance adjuster came to the sene and declared the vehicle totaled. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The contact referenced nhtsa campaign number: 14v393000 (power train). The failure mileage was approximately 122,393. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 122393 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MONROE, MO |
VIN pattern | 2FMHK6C89EBXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | Y |
Was medical attention required? | N |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 04/10/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 70 |
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