Issue ID | 642872 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10201831 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 14/08/07 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. While the vehicle was parked, the contact smelled gas and discovered a fuel leak towards the front of the vehicle. The manufacturer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa recall number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly) and will not honor the replacement. A new fuel tank would cost $470. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. The current mileage was 64,445 and failure mileage was 64,345. Updated 01/11/08. *lj the consumer stated the heat shield was not removed from the tank and the heat caused the tank to crack updated *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 64345 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, IL |
VIN pattern | 3FASP15JXSRXXXXXX |
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 | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 01/01/05 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | FWD |
Transmission type | AUTO |
Vehicle speed | 0 |
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Dealer's name | PRIVATE OWNER |
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