Issue ID | 258779 |
Internal NHTSA # | 734462 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 13/10/00 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Nhtsa recall no. 97v144/ ford recall no. 97s80. Crack in fuel tank near heat shield attachment resulting in fuel leaking from tank. We contacted ford and were told this recall was regional due to climate. We find this unacceptable because this problem did infact occur in massachusetts also. This should have been a national recall. Ford should take responsibility for this - it could have been prevented had the recall been national. |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
City and State | BLACKSTONE, MA |
VIN pattern | 3FASP13J5SRXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 01/07/96 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Drive train type | FWD |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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