NHTSA Complaint #701541 — 1996 FORD ESCORT

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	701541
Vehicle	1996 FORD ESCORT
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 30, 1998
Date Filed	December 22, 1998
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	PA

Consumer Description

SPEEDOMETER NEEDLE OUT OF CONTROL ABOVE 50 MPH. NOT A SAFE SITUATION. MANUFACTURER IS APPARENTLY AWARE OF THE PROBLEM BUT DOESN'T HAVE A PROBLEM CHARGING ME UP TO $500 TO FIX THEIR DEFECT

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