Issue ID | 450348 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10048752 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/08/03 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:F |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | The consumer smelled a strong fuel odor when in the garage. The consumer then noticed the fuel mileage dropped off. When the consumer went to get gas and returned, he noticed a wet spot under the vehicle. When the consumer arrived home he examined the fuel tank and noticed that the fuel filler pipe cap was corroded and rusted.*ak *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76233 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | GIBSONIA, PA |
VIN pattern | 1FASP15J2SWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
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 | |
No. of fatalities | |
Date of purchase | 13/10/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | |
DoT tire identifier | |
Tire size | |
Location of tire code | |
Type of tire failure code | |
Was defective tire repaired? | |
Date of manufacture | |
Type of child seat code | |
Type of restraint | |
Dealer's name | KENNY ROSS FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | |
Dealer's city | ALLISON PARK |
Dealer's state code | PA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 15101 |