Issue ID | 1457441 |
Internal NHTSA # | 11082383 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | MUSTANG |
Model Year | 2015 |
File date | 28/03/18 |
Component | FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The purge control valve possibly also described as a purge canister valve is defective and is not available for replacement purchas through many auto part stores. This product causes excessive raw fuel to enter into the engine causing major engine damage along with harmful emission fumes into the environment. While in idle the car tends to shut off or drop below standard idle rpm. There is also loss of power due to this defect part. Ford does not cover this part service under their warrenty and consumer is forced to pay an expensive service to get problem resolve due to the fact that they are the only one with access to this part. This should be a concern and under the emissions law and be covered under warrenty through the manufacture. On a side note, the emmisions control module is also effected and consumer is forced to pay an addition cost for this repair as well. This is a problem with majority of the new mustangs year ranging for 2015-2017. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 0 |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | STOCKTON, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FA6P8TH9F5XXXXXX |
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 | 04/12/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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