10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Nov 181999

Escort

  • miles
Rear seat belt on passenger's side, fails to latch properly. Latch fails to enter the buckle because inside locking mechanism was broken. Taking vehicle to dealer to have mechanic check it.

- Smartville, CA, USA

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problem #3

Sep 271999

Escort

  • miles
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

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problem #2

Apr 211999

Escort

  • miles
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

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problem #1

May 101997

Escort

  • miles
While vehicle was involved in a collision front drivers side belt buckle seperated.

- Marangi, OH, USA

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