Issue ID | 272856 |
Internal NHTSA # | 877818 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 27/09/00 |
Component | AIR BAGS:FRONTAL |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Van in front made a "u" turn. Causing escort to slam on brakes and be rearended after driving 45mph. Upon impact, front seats collapsed backwards. Passenger's seatback hit child's seat, child not in seat, also, caused vehicle to rearend another vehicle due to notbeing able to see. Upon impact, air bags failed to deploy. Driver suffered back & leg injuries. Emergency room treatment.*ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | VANCOUVER, WA |
VIN pattern | FILL INXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | Y |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
No. of injured persons | 1 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 45 |
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