Issue ID | 463689 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10059643 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 09/02/04 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Consumer received recall regarding fuel tank. Consumer noticed a strong smell of fuel while driving or when vehicle was parked. Inspection was made, and noticed fuel leakages coming from the crack on the tab off the heat shield, which was molded into the plastic fuel tank. Dealer was notified, and informed consumer that this vehicle was not included in the recall due to vin. *ak |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | TEMECULA, CA |
VIN pattern | 1FASP11J8SWXXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
Was medical attention required? | |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | Y |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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