Issue ID | 1463202 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11090265 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | FUSION HYBRID |
Model Year | 2013 |
File date | 25/04/18 |
Component | ENGINE |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford fusion hybrid. While driving approximately 50 mph, a grinding noise was heard coming from the front of the vehicle and the engine coolant warning indicator illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle to the side of the road and waited until the engine cooled down. The contact continued to drive the vehicle, but due to overheating, the contact had it towed to waldorf ford (2440 crain hwy, waldorf, md 20601, (301) 843-2400) where it was diagnosed that the transmission needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired due to the repair fees. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 135000 |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BRINDYWINE, MD |
VIN pattern | 3FA6P0LU2DRXXXXXX |
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 | 25/04/25 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 50 |
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