Issue ID | 482334 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10073404 |
Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 01/01/01 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | While driving 55 mph, the driver smelled gas coming from the rear. The driver was able to maintain control of the vehicle and pulled over. The driver noticed the fuel tank was leaking gas. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection. The mechanic informed the driver that the fuel tank needed to be replaced. *jb there was a crack in the plastic tank at the support for the heat shield. The gas leaked down the tank and was very close to the exhaust pipe. Recall#97v144000. *sc *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 6500 |
Number of Occurences | 2 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | COTTONWOOD, CA |
VIN pattern | 3FASP15J6SRXXXXXX |
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 | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | Y |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 55 |
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 | MARTON'S REPAIR |
Dealer's telephone number | 530 357 4189 |
Dealer's city | ANDERSON |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 96007 |