10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 8
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,805 miles

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problem #10

Apr 072003

Escort

  • miles
The consumer received a recall notice 02V323000 which was remedied on 4-6-03, however on 4-7-03, while driving, there was a "burning" smell and smoke coming the from dashboard area. The consumer pulled over and when he returned for vehicle the next day, it caught fire due to a coolant leak onto the airbag frontal control module.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

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problem #9

Mar 272003

Escort 4-cyl

  • miles
Consumer received a recall notice regarding the air bag sensor control module, however the dealer stated no parts were available.

- Palm Spring, CA, USA

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problem #8

Mar 272003

Escort

  • miles
The air bag light illuminated on the dash board, there was a recall regarding the issue.

- Palm Spring, CA, USA

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problem #7

Mar 272003

Escort

  • miles
The horn failed to operate, there was a recall regarding the air bag senor control module.

- Palm Spring, CA, USA

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problem #6

Mar 052003

Escort

  • miles
The air bag experienced an electrical short as a result of water contamination to the integrated air bag monitor. Consumer then received recall 0 2 V 32 3000 regarding that specific defect. The manufacturer refused to repair air bag even though it may deploy without warning. Manufacturer advised they will only install the shield to protect monitor from liquid contamination.

- Bouse, AZ, USA

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problem #5

Mar 052003

Escort

  • miles
The air bag experienced an electrical short as a result of the water contamination to the integrated air bag monitor. Consumer then received recall 02 V 3 23000 regarding that specific defect. The manufacturer refused to repair air bag even though it may deploy without warning. Manufacturer advised they will only install the shield to protect monitor from liquid contamination. 8jb

- Bouse, AZ, USA

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problem #4

Mar 052003

Escort 4-cyl

  • miles
The air bag experienced an electrical short as a result of the water contamination to the integrated air bag monitor. Consumer then received recall 02V323000 regarding that specific defect. The manufacturer refused to repair air bag even though it may deploy without warning. Manufacturer advised they will only install the shield to protect monitor from liquid contamination. Dealer would replace parts and labor free of charge.

- Bouse, AZ, USA

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problem #3

Feb 242003

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was informed the parts to perform the recall regarding the air bag sensor/control module were on back order. Recall # 02V323000.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

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problem #2

Feb 112003

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was informed no parts were available regarding the recall for the air bag sensor control module. Recall #02V323000.

- Riverview, FL, USA

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problem #1

Feb 032003

Escort

  • 63,000 miles
The vehicle experienced a problem with the air bag module, however the dealer stated no parts were available.

- Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

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