Issue ID | 174256 |
Internal NHTSA # | 710782 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 15/06/99 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | I was smelling a lot of gas so i took the vehicle crystal ford. They said the tank was cracked and needed replacing. The quote for doing the work was high so i took it to an independ shop where they told me they had replaced several of these gas tanks. The mechanic at the independent shop said he felt that it as either a design flaw or a flawed part. The tank is plastic. Also, i have been waiting to replace the tank for over a month as the part is on back order from ford. |
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Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | WASHINGTON, DC |
VIN pattern | 3FASP15J3SRXXXXXX |
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Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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Date of purchase | 01/09/95 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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