NHTSA Complaint #711384 — 1997 FORD ESCORT VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM

Complaint Details

ODI Number	711384
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM
Date of Incident	July 3, 1998
Date Filed	September 15, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	IL

Consumer Description

THE AIR INTAKE FOR THE HEATING AND A/C SYSTEM IS RIGHT AT THE OPENING BETWEEN THE WINDSHIELD AND HOOD, AND NO GRATE COVERS IT. LEAVES GET INTO THE SYSTEM. THEY SPIT OUT AT YOU WHEN YOU RUN THE A/C OR HEAT. WHEN A/C RUNS, THEY PLUG UP DRAIN, AND WATER SLOSHES AROUND IN COMPARTMENT AND GETS INTO INTERIOR. WHEN HEATER RUNS, BURNING LEAVES CAN BE SMELLED.

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