Issue ID | 597993 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10164918 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 07/08/06 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Dt*: the contact stated that the interior of the vehicle smelled of gasoline. Upon exiting the vehicle, a puddle of gasoline was observed in the driveway. After further inspection, cracks were observed in the gas tank. There was a nhtsa recall # 97v144000 pertaining to the fuel tank assembly. The vehicle was not included in the recall due to the vin. |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 76990 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | FREMONT, NE |
VIN pattern | 3FASP15J7SRXXXXXX |
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 | 01/02/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | Y |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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 | SPORTS & IMPORTS |
Dealer's telephone number | 402-753-3111 |
Dealer's city | FREMONT |
Dealer's state code | NE |
Dealer's ZIP code | 68025 |