2.0

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
79,583 miles

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problem #6

Mar 302016

Escort

  • 85,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor in the vehicle. The contact also stated that the fuel was observed leaking from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the fuel tank cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign number: 97V144000 (fuel system, gasoline). The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The contact also mentioned that the replacement part for the repair would not be available. The failure mileage was approximately 85,000.

- Sacramento, CA, USA

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problem #5

Nov 152014

Escort

  • miles
Strong order of gas from gas tank, took it to mechanic, said I have a hole in gas tank... drivers side seat belt, clicking noise, wires came out, hanging, now belt is stuck...had to remove fuse, to stop loud annoying clicking noise...

- Collingswood , NJ, USA

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problem #4

Dec 162013

Escort

  • 78,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that there was a strong fuel odor emitted from the vehicle. The contact mentioned that the failure occurred on multiple occasions. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 78,000.

- Chico, CA, USA

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problem #3

Aug 242013

Escort

  • 99,500 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the fuel tank leaked. The vehicle was taken to the dealer for diagnosis where it was stated that the fuel tank was cracked and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired and the manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 99,500.

- St Louis , MO, USA

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problem #2

Dec 282011

Escort

  • 67,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the fuel tank was leaking gasoline, caused by a fracture in the fuel tank wall. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic who inspected the failure and advised the contact of the fracture in the fuel tank wall. The mechanic also referred the contact to an authorized dealer. The dealer was notified who advised the contact that the vehicle was not included in NHTSA campaign id number: 97V145000 (fuel system, gasoline: Storage: Tank assembly). The manufacturer was notified who also advised that there were no open recalls for the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 67,000.

- Schaumburg, IL, USA

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problem #1

Aug 282012

Escort

  • 148,000 miles
The contact owns a 1995 Ford Escort. The contact stated that the vehicle exhibited an overpowering odor of gasoline fuel. The contact was able to locate fuel leaking from the fuel tank. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and stated there were no recalls fro the fuel leak failure. The failure and the current mileage was 148,000.

- Ojai , CA, USA

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