NHTSA Complaint #855052 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	855052
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
Date of Incident	January 17, 2000
Date Filed	January 18, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	CT

Consumer Description

ON HIGHWAY UNDER SNOWY AND ICY CONDITIONS CONSUMER TRIED TO TURN ON THE WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND THEY WOULD NOT TURN ON. CONSUMER FELT THIS WAS VERY UNSAFE. *AK

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