Issue ID | 815220 |
Internal NHTSA # | 10354529 |
Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
Brand | FORD |
Model | ESCORT |
Model Year | 1995 |
File date | 30/08/10 |
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 noticed fuel leaking from the fuel tank area onto the ground. The vehicle was towed to an authorized dealer where they informed that the fuel tank cracked due to the heat shield. There was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number 97v144000 (fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly). The vin was not included in the recall defect. The contact experienced the same failure as mentioned in the recall. The vehicle was repaired for the malfunction at the owner's expense. The failure mileage was unknown. The vin was not available. |
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Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
City and State | ROCKY MOUNT, NC |
VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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No. of injured persons | 0 |
No. of fatalities | 0 |
Date of purchase | 03/07/24 |
Was original owner? | N |
Anti-lock brakes | N |
Cruise control | N |
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Vehicle speed | 0 |
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