NHTSA Complaint #865297 — 1993 FORD ESCORT

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	865297
Vehicle	1993 FORD ESCORT
Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Date of Incident	July 12, 2000
Date Filed	July 12, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	OK

Consumer Description

DEFECTIVE FUEL TANK LEAKS FUEL WHICH MAY CAUSE A FIRE IF THERE IS A SOURCE OF IGNITION. THERE IS A NATIONAL BACK ORDER ON THE FUEL TANKS. *AK THE HEATER SHIELD BRACKET BROKE OFF CAUSING LEAK FROM PLASTIC GAS TANK. *YH

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