10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
33 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
35 / 0
Average Mileage:
11,986 miles

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problem #23

Dec 211999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle was at a standstill when both driver's side and passenger's side air bags deployed without a cause. Also, air bag light was illuminating on dashboard, and an odor appeared in the vehicle prior to air bag deployment. Consumer has contacted the dealer.

- Durham, NC, USA

problem #22

Sep 271999

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While driving on a ramp vehicle was involved in an accident and the air bags did not deploy, and the seatbelts did not lock up. Please provide any futher information.

- Ruther Glen, VA, USA

problem #21

Oct 021999

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While driving in a residential street hit a dog, and air bags deployed on both driver's and passenger's sides. Passenger's side air bag busted the front window, and consumer's hand was burned badly.

- Ray City, OH, USA

problem #20

Nov 241998

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  • Manual transmission
  • miles
On Nov.24,1998 vehicle experienced collision that causing violent deployment of airbag, resulting in injury to drivers left hand.

- Broomall, PA, USA

problem #19

Sep 041999

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While driving at 35mph the airbags deployed. Vehicle was not involved in a collision. Manufacturer and dealer have been notified.

- Hawkpoint, MO, USA

problem #18

Jul 201999

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Vehicle was at a stop light all of a sudden both air bags deployed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was caused was by water intruding on circuit board module located under driver seat. Repairs were made, but water still kept entering. Consumer believed the problem was due to A/C condensation. Dealer notified and refused to correct problem, knowing this can cause the air bags to deploy again. Seeking NHTSA help inthis matter.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #17

Jun 181999

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Vehicle experienced no deployment of air bag when impacted in the front and rear of the car. (attorney for consumer). Nlm

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #16

Jul 201999

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While stopping on a red light the air bags deployed without a reason.

- Royal Oak, MI, USA

problem #15

Jun 131999

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Vehicle was involved in a collision at 45mph, seat belts did not retract properly, and the airbag did not deploy until the vehicle came to a complete stop. Dealer and manufacturer have been notified.

- Arnold, MO, USA

problem #14

May 211999

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Vehicle was involved in an accident in which vehicle rolled into a ditch while coming to a stop at approx. 25 mph in heavy rain condition. Upon impact, both air bags deployed and bursted. Driver received chemical burns to his fingers, and passenger received chemical burns to one of his eyes and face. Dealer/manufacturer notified. Seeking help from NHTSA in this matter.

- Peoria, IL, USA

problem #13

Jul 261998

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Air bags deployed for no reason. When the car came to a stop, it bumped the car in front of it. Ford says this was the cause for the deployment. It was not!

- St. Louis Park, MN, USA

problem #12

May 051999

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Consumer was driving approximately 45mph when a deer jumped over gaurdrail head-on in front vehicle. Air bags deployed, the passenger side damaged consumers eye.

- Lockwood, NY, USA

problem #11

Apr 211999

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Driver's side seatbelts never locked down. When the passenger side airbag was deployed it shattered the windshield. Glass was on the passenger's seat and if some one was there they would have been cut.

- Vernon, TX, USA

problem #10

Oct 261998

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  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver was rearended by another vehicle traveling at about 50 mph, and was pushed into the bumper of the vehicle in front. During the collision the seat back mechanisms broke and allowed the recline to a 45 degree angle, the shoulder strap of the seat belt slid down to her arm, and she was thrown into the steering wheel since the air bags were not deployed. Vehicle was totalled, and driver sustained injury.

- Vallejo, CA, USA

problem #9

Jun 211998

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Consumer was driving vehicle on highway at 60 mph when noticed a burning smell coming from inside, passenger's side of vehicle. Pulled vehicle over to see what was burning, nothing could be found. Passenger got back into car, while driver was still looking under the hood. Less then 30 seconds after passenger got into the vehicle, both air bags deployed. Passenger received chemical burns and cuts on face. Also, air bags cracked front windshield. Dealer notified.

- Watervliet, NY, USA

problem #8

May 171998

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  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving the vehicle hit the curb and both air bags deployed which caused the windshield to crack.

- Santa Rosa, CA, USA

problem #7

Apr 091998

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  • Manual transmission
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During frontal impact at 30mph, the passenger's side air bag deployed, while driver's side air bag did not deploy, causing consumer to hit steering wheel.

- Lost Creek, WV, USA

problem #6

Feb 181998

(reported on)

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Brakes failed and vehicle rear ended another vehicle at 25mph, and airbags on both sides did not deploy.

- Bensalem, PA, USA

problem #5

Oct 041997

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Driver's air bag deployed during a rearend collision, burning occupant's hands and injuring the fingers.

- Sumner, WA, USA

problem #4

Sep 221997

(reported on)

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Vehicle had frontal collision at 35mph and driver's and passenger's side airbags did not deploy. Has not been to dealer.

- Big Spring, TX, USA

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