2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,500 miles

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problem #2

Jan 172009

Escort

  • 125,000 miles
1997 Ford Escort rubber fill pipe deteriorates spilling gasoline on ground when refilling fuel tank.

- Garden Grove, CA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 231997

Escort

  • miles
While driving vehicle had noticed a gas odor & the engine check light had came on. Stopped vehicle & lifted hood. Smelled & noticed smoke & fumes coming from engine area. Took to dealer.

- Midfield, NC, USA

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