| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Complaint Number: 005006122 | Incident Date: Jan, 31 2005 |
| Consumer's City: PLEASANTON | Consumer's State: CA |
| Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO | Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Model Name: ESCAPE | Model Year: 2001 |
| Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No | Component's Description: Service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder |
| Vehicle Involved in a Fire: Yes | Persons Injured: 0 |
| Vehicle's VIN#: | Date added to File: May, 23 2021 |
| Date Complaint Received: Feb, 04 2005 | Complaint Type: IVOQ |
| Incident Reported To Police: No | Purchase Date: Aug, 24 2001 |
| Was Original Owner: Yes | Anti-lock Brakes: Yes |
| Number of Cylinders: 6 | Date of Manufacturer: - |
| Was Vehicle Towed: - | Description of the Complaints: The plastic cap on the master break cylinder leaked break fluid on the electrical wiring harness. the insulation on the harness failed and the wiring shorted, causing a fire. the break fluid acted as fuel for the fire. the breaking system, although able to bring the vehicle to a safe stop, was seriously and adversely affected. *jb |
