{"count":1,"message":"Results returned successfully","results":[{"odiNumber":11564112,"manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company","crash":false,"fire":false,"numberOfInjuries":0,"numberOfDeaths":0,"dateOfIncident":"01/08/2018","dateComplaintFiled":"01/08/2024","vin":"3FA6P0HD1GR","components":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING,ELECTRICAL SYSTEM","summary":"The contact owns a 2016 Ford Fusion. The contact stated that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact stated that the battery had failed several times and was replaced approximately 5 times. The contact also stated there was exhaust coming out of the tailpipe during the initial start-up. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and was repaired under NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V162000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic). The dealer diagnosed the vehicle and determined that the alternator was producing 20 volts while accelerating, causing the battery to overheat and burn out. Additionally, cylinder #3 was misfiring due to anti-freeze leaking into the engine. The contact was informed that the engine needed to be replaced. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and it was confirmed that there were no recalls related to the failure. The contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 142,728.","products":[{"type":"Vehicle","productYear":"2016","productMake":"FORD","productModel":"FUSION","manufacturer":"Ford Motor Company"}]}]}