3.3

definitely annoying
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
40,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 262019

Escort

  • 80,000 miles
I am concerned regarding rear bumper cover. This very important paft on tbis vehicle is made totally of fiberglass or a similar product which becomes more cracked with time and the main issue is that it has no hard metal bar for protection in the event of a rear impact. This bumper which I had removed to rplaced what was left of it has something that appears to be a bar attached or part of it yet it is not any type of metal that would in any way help endure the rear of the vehicle in the event of a rear impact. In fact I am concerned that it can easily seriously cause serious injury to rear passengers if not death because there is no protection with this bumper. Besides this and making it more dangerous, the gas tank is right next to this said bumper and this makes it much more dangerous. I don't know if there was a recall for this item, I just want to let NHTSA know the safety hazard this is and the danger it poses to the rear passengers and really all people in this vehicle in the event of a rear impact.

- Patillas, PR, USA

problem #1

Nov 011998

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
- the contact stated horn has not worked properly since she purchased the vehicle. The vehicle currently has 31,000 miles. The contact took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, and was told that the airbag was defective, and that itwas causing the horn not to work. The horn has been replaced, but it still did not work. The contact stated the horn would just come on and would not stop. The contact removed the circuit breaker a few weeks ago, but now the service engine light will not turn off. The dealer checked the computer system and found nothing wrong with the vehicle. The driver's side front had a leak in the firewall. The contact had the leak repaired four times.

- Quincy, MA, USA