10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
48 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
38 / 2
Average Mileage:
10,491 miles

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problem #52

Aug 242007

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 104,308 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. While driving between 30-35 mph, the vehicle was involved in a crash on the front passenger side. The frontal seat belt webbings did not lock (NHTSA campaign id number 04E048000) and the front air bags failed to deploy. The contact suffered severe strain, sprain, and bruises to her chest and neck. The vehicle was destroyed and a police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 104,308. Updated 09/12/07

- Sullivan, MO, USA

problem #51

Jul 032006

Escort 4-cyl

  • Manual transmission
  • 73,000 miles
: the contact stated that the front driver air bag did not deploy in a head-on collission that occurred while driving 42 mph. There was pre-impact braking, the seat belt was worn and the airbag warning light was not illuminated prior to the crash. There were no injuries to the driver. The service dealer have not yet determined the damages on the vehicle.

- Cleveland, TN, USA

problem #50

Apr 062006

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,096 miles
: the contact stated while driving 20mph, the steering wheel locked, the vehicle crashed and the air bags deployed but did not inflate. The vehicle proceeded to crash into 2 parked cars. Injuries were sustained to the driver and passenger's hands, back and feet. Both occupants were wearing seat belts. The police responded and provided a written report. The insurance company inspected and deemed the vehicle totaled. There was additional property damage to the parked vehicles.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #49

Feb 112005

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle was involved in a head on collision at 35 mph. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy. Manufacturer was contacted by consumer.

- Burna, KY, USA

problem #48

Sep 192004

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 106,390 miles
My then 20 year old daughter was driving our 1999 Escort ZX2. She stoped at a stop sign, and as she began to accell. The air bags deployed for no reason. She was shaken up, and burned on her face and arms. I reported this to Ford Motor Company, they told me because the vehicle was out of warranty, they would not be responsible and would not even inestigate the concern. They advised me to contact my insurance co. I contacted farmers ins. They said that since there was no accident it was not covered. However they agreed to pay for a portion of the investigation. A report was made by an independant co. They recommended taht the air bag module be removed and sent to a qualified engineer for evaluation. North point Ford in N.L.R. ar. Removed the part, and farmers sent it to be evaluated. In the mean time my vehicle is damaged and no one will help. I have not heard anything more from farmers, as of 1-31-05. I know that Ford has recalled other year model Escorts for the same possible concern, but they refuse to help me or even investigate. I had esp to 100,000 miles, I carry full coverage insurance, and this kind of damage and injury is not covered, this does not seem right to me. Is there anything more I can do. Please advise.

- Ward, AR, USA

problem #47

Jan 312004

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 98,716 miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision while driving at 45 mph. Upon impact, none of the frontal air bags deployed. Driver sustained back and neck injuries, and is currently in therapy.

- Glendale Heights, IL, USA

problem #46

May 122004

Escort

  • 26,000 miles
While driving smoke started to come out from the front passenger side air bag compartment. Consumer pulled over, and had the vehicle towed. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

- Orlando, FL, USA

problem #45

Jan 122004

Escort

  • 113,000 miles
After hitting a guard rail 70 mph on driver's front side air bags did not deploy. Consumer sustained minor arm injuries.

- Sumter, SC, USA

problem #44

Feb 242003

Escort

  • miles
The vehicle was involved in a frontal collision, and the air bags failed to deploy, consumer was injured.

- Center Conway, NH, USA

problem #43

Jan 262003

Escort

  • miles
Air bags did not release when impact to a tree occurred. Estimated speed was 45 miles per hour. Damaged done to front by collision with tree.

- Washington, DC, USA

problem #42

Sep 182002

Escort

  • miles
In a frontal collision none of the air bags deployed on impact.

- Greenville, MS, USA

problem #41

Aug 242002

Escort

  • miles
While driving 45mph front of vehicle hit side of another vehicle, and air bags did not deploy.

- Mineral, VA, USA

problem #40

Jul 052002

Escort

  • miles
While traveling about 55mph on highway another vehicle veered in front of consumer's vehicle, and it went into a construction barrier. Upon impact, dual airbags didn't deploy.

- Maguabo, PR, USA

problem #39

Dec 252001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in an accident and both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy, causing the driver and another consumer to sustain injuries.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #38

Apr 102002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving at state speed limit involved in a head on collision without warning. Upon impact, air bags did not deploy, resulting in two fatalities.

- Pitsburg, PA, USA

problem #37

Dec 252001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The vehicle was involved in an accident and both the driver and passenger air bags failed to deploy, causing the driver and another consumer to sustain injuries.

- Brockton, MA, USA

problem #36

Jan 222002

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving, consumer hit pile of sand and loss control of the vehicle and then it a tree, the airbag light illuminated, however the airbags failed to deploy.

- Interlachen, FL, USA

problem #35

Sep 251999

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was involved in a front collision, in which neither airbag deployed, consumer suffered minor injuries.

- Goose Creek, SC, USA

problem #34

Aug 122001

Escort

  • miles
The Escort airbags did not deploy when vehicle hit another car head on. (Escort front hit side of flat bed trailer) significant damage to front end of car and no damage to trailer.

- Loveland, CO, USA

problem #33

Dec 271999

Escort

  • miles
Weather was 74 degrees, I T-boned vehicle in the wrong @ 25mph. Neither airbag deployed on impact, seatbelt unfastened causing me to hit windshield and get leg caught under steering column. Possible permanent injuries.

- Airdrie Alberta Canada, AL, USA

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