NHTSA Complaint #867004 — 1998 FORD ESCORT
STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM issue reported to NHTSA
Crash 1 Injury Vehicle Towed
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 867004 |
| Vehicle | 1998 FORD ESCORT |
| Component | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | N/A miles |
| Crash | Yes |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 1 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | Yes |
| State | PA |
Consumer Description
WHILE DRIVING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH IN WET CONDITIONS DRIVER LOST CONTROL OF VEHICLE AND RAN INTO A TREE HEAD ON ,DID NOT HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO APPLY BRAKES , DUAL AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING HEAD INJURIES. *AK
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