NHTSA Complaint #10280267 — 2002 FORD ESCAPE

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	10280267
Vehicle	2002 FORD ESCAPE
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	August 10, 2009
Date Filed	August 12, 2009
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	CT

Consumer Description

MY WIFE'S 2002 FORD ESCAPE HAS APROX 40K ON IT THE STEEL COVER THAT GOES OVER THE PLASTIC GAS TANK IS ROTTING AWAY AND DROPPING OFF RUSTY PARTS I HOPE THAT EMISSIONS WOULD COVER THIS. THE STRAP HAS SOME RUST BUT I AM CONCERNED WE LIVE IN THE NORTHEAST WITH SALT ON OUR ROADS. *TR

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