Issue ID | 371435 |
Internal NHTSA # | 8014477 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 18/07/02 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer had seen dripping gas from the fuel tank. Vehicle checked by local mechanic, who advised consumer there were cracks in fuel tank. Current recall 97v144 did not include consumer's vehicle due to vin. *ak consumer had vehicle checked and was told by mechanic that the connection between the fuel tank and the supporting tabs for a heat shield was cracked, consumer is requesting that ford replace the gas tank. *scc |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | BIG BEND, WI |
VIN pattern | 1FASP15J4SWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
Was part original equipment? | |
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Date of purchase | 07/07/01 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
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Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
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