NHTSA Complaint #780109 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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2 Injuries Vehicle Towed

Complaint Details

ODI Number	780109
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	April 4, 1998
Date Filed	February 17, 1999
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	2
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING ON A STRAIGHT ROAD, VEHICLE VEERED TO RIGHT, LOST CONTRO, OVERCORRECTED AND HIT GUARDRAIL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE ROAD. VEHICLE BECAME AIRBORN AND FLEW 60 FEET OVER A CREEK. 2 PASSENGERS SUSTAINED INJURES, AND VEHICLE WAS TOTALLED.

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