NHTSA Complaint #785766 — 1999 FORD ESCORT FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

Complaint Details

ODI Number	785766
Vehicle	1999 FORD ESCORT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Date of Incident	October 1, 2001
Date Filed	November 16, 2001
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	NY

Consumer Description

THE SMELL OF GAS FUMES IN THE PASSENGER COMPARTMENT IS SUBTLE WHILE THE CAR IS IN MOTION. WHEN THE CAR IDLES THE FUMES INCREASE IN INTENSITY. THE DEALER WAS UNABLE TO FIND THE CAUSE AND CLAIMED THEY DID NOT EXPERIENCE THE PROBLEM WHEN THEY TESTED IT. *YD

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