Issue ID | 675243 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10228413 |
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 | 1995 ford escort with a defective fuel tank. Consumer states that the ford told him this vehicle was not under recall. He states that the fuel tank has a crack in it and can only be filled less than halfway without it leaking. *kb the consumer stated the tank was defective during installation, as the heat shield was still bolted to the tank and according to the recall, a crack could develop in the fuel tank under extreme heat if not removed. *jb |
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Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | CONSUMER LETTER |
City and State | SPRINGFIELD, IL |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
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? | |
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Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Dealer's name | LANDMARK FORD |
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