Issue ID | 684709 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10235517 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 14/07/08 |
Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
Product type code | VEHICLE |
Description of the problem | Tl*the contact owns a 1995 ford escort. After smelling gasoline, the contact took the vehicle to a local mechanic and was informed that there was a fuel leak. She was advised not to drive the vehicle; therefore, it was towed to a local ford dealer. The dealer also discovered a fuel leak and stated that the cost for the repair would be approximately $1,000. The vehicle was towed back to the local mechanic and they replaced the gas tank at the cost of $780. The dealer stated that the vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly). The failure mileage was unknown. Updated 10/07/08. *lj the consumer was informed her vehicle was not included in the recall because her vehicle was manufactured in another state. Updated 10/08/08. *jb |
Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 145816 |
Number of Occurences | 1 |
Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | MENIFEE, CA |
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 | 06/06/06 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
Number of cylinders | 4 |
Drive train type | |
Transmission type | |
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 | GOSCH FORD |
Dealer's telephone number | 951-658-1370 |
Dealer's city | HELMET |
Dealer's state code | CA |
Dealer's ZIP code | 92545 |