10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #3

Jun 132003

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While traveling 65-70 mph and without any indication passenger's side air bag deployed, damaging windshield.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #2

Mar 252002

Escort

  • miles
Driver's side air bag deployed while vehicle was parked, causing windshield to blowout.

- Baxley, GA, USA

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problem #1

Nov 172001

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 35mph on highway, and while driving another vehicle made a sudden stop and without prior warning she ran into the back of driver's vehicle. Driverside airbag didn't go off fully, but passenger side airbag broke of window of door. Dealership was aware of problem.

- Kamuela, HI, USA

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