NHTSA Complaint #743570 — 1993 FORD ESCORT

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	743570
Vehicle	1993 FORD ESCORT
Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Date of Incident	March 1, 2001
Date Filed	April 19, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	KY

Consumer Description

PLEASE REFER TO TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINS 95185, 95153 AND 95132. I HAVE EXPERIENCED THIS FAILURE MODE ON MY CAR. AS NOTED AND CLEARLY STATED IN THE TSB'S, THIS IS A KNOWN MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. FORD REFUSES TO PROVIDE A FREE FIX AND OR RECALL TO REMEDY THIS SITUATION FOR OUT OF WARRANTY CARS. I COULD ALSO MAKE A CASE THAT THIS COULD BE A SAFETY HAZARD IN THAT A PERSON EXPERIENCING THIS FAILURE WOULD LIKELY THINK THAT THEY WERE HAVING AN ENGINE FAILURE CAUSING THEM TO DIVE OF THE ROAD IMMEDIATELY. IMAGINE BEING IN TRAFFIC ON THE HIGHWAY AND ALL FO A SUDDEN SEEING YOUR TEMP GAUGE MAX TO THE HIGH SIDE AND STAY THERE! FORD REPAIR UTILIZING THE "REPAIR" KIT FOR THIS PROBLEM IS OVER $350.NO SAFETYD EFECT MENTIONED. *AK

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