NHTSA Complaint #866475 — 1998 FORD ESCORT

SUSPENSION issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	866475
Vehicle	1998 FORD ESCORT
Component	SUSPENSION
Date of Incident	July 29, 2000
Date Filed	August 1, 2000
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	FL

Consumer Description

WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD COULD FEEL TIRE BUMPIING. THEN, CONSUMER SMELLED RUBBER BURNING. TOOK TO FIRESTONE, AND THEY SAID THAT SET OF THE CAMPER WAS WRONG AND HAS TO BE REMOVED. CONSUMER SAID RIGHT REAR TIRE ON THE INSIDE LOOKS LIKE SOMEONE. TOOK A KNIVE AND TRIED TO CUT A HOLE IN TIRE OFF THE WHEEL.*AK

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