10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
12 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #6

Nov 122004

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer's was traveling on the highway another vehicle crossed over into consumer's vehicle lane and hit it head on. The driver 's side seat belt failed to hold the driver in. Upon impact, both frontal airs bags did not deploy. Driver sustained head injuries. The ambulance was called, but the driver refused to go to the hospital by ambulance. She went on her on the same day. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

- Monterey, CA, USA

problem #5

Oct 282003

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Seat belts will not buckle, except the seat belt buckle on driver's side. Took vehicle back to the dealership. However, the dealership would not comply with warranty standards.

- Miami, FL, USA

problem #4

May 232002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
My daughter hydroplaned and was slung into a guard rail. On impact two seatbelts popped open. The airbags opened but didn't prevent the driver and passenger from hitting the windshield. I thought airbags were supposed to prevent people from hitting the windshield.

- Stanford, KY, USA

problem #3

May 232002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
My daughter hydroplaned and was slung into a guard rail. On impact two seatbelts popped open. The airbags opened but didn't prevent the driver and passenger from hitting the windshield. I thought airbags were supposed to prevent people from hitting the windshield.

- Stanford, KY, USA

problem #2

Jan 242001

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle was struck from rear at approximately 40 mph. Upon impact, driver's seat belt failed to lock, and driver sustained injuries to head/eyes, and neck. Vehicle at dealer's body shop. Feel free to provide any further details on this matter.

- Oxnard, CA, USA

problem #1

Oct 102000

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was sent recall notice 00V228001/ sea tbelt buckles. But when vehicle was taken in to dealer first, had to look if seat belts were in need of replacement.

- San Diego, CA, USA