NHTSA Complaint #10053621 — 1998 FORD ESCORT
SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 10053621 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 65,000 miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | KY |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING 45 MPH REAR END TOOK OFF. AS A RESULT, DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND LANDED IN A DITCH. NO REPORT OF AIR BAG DEPLOYMENT. *AK
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