10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
5 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
5 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #8

Jul 011998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
As soon as consumer turned on engine air bag light will came on, and stayed on dashboard until she turned off the engine. Dealer had told consumer that the cause was a signal code for the air bag. Dealer replaced wiring harness ans sensor but problem still exists.

- Elyrra, OH, USA

problem #7

Nov 301996

Escort

  • miles
Violent deployment of air bag burned and cut consumer's eye. (attorney for consumer)

- Jackson, MS, USA

problem #6

Nov 151996

Escort

  • miles
No deployment of air bags during vehicle collision, driver's seat belt lock failed also, injuries due to failures.

- Cheektowag, NY, USA

problem #5

Aug 181998

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Airbag warning light comes on, also chirping noise heard, consumer feels noise may be a warning signal about airbag problem. Qcaw

- San Antoni, TX, USA

problem #4

Nov 151996

Escort

  • miles
During collision there was no deployment of air bags.

- Cheektowag, NY, USA

problem #3

Nov 151996

Escort

  • miles
No deployement of air bag in an accident, causing injuries. 514311 dup of 515150; posted on 09-07-1999.

- Cheektowag, NY, USA

problem #2

Jan 201997

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
No deployment of airbags during collision, causing injury.

- Belmont, NC, USA

problem #1

Jan 201997

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Driver's air bag didn't open on time during a collision, resulting in injuries. Dup of 516816, added on 28-Feb-98.

- Charlotte, NC, USA