Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / ESCORT / 1997

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 000237668 Incident Date: Nov, 25 2000
Consumer's City: BOSSIER CITY Consumer's State: LA
Vehicle Transmission Type: Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: ESCORT Model Year: 1997
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: Yes Component's Description: Air bags
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 1FALP10P3VW Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 16 2003 Complaint Type: LETR
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: Sep, 27 2000
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: Vehicle fire involving 1997 ford escort.*mr after incident occurred a recall was issued advising a manufacturer defect in air bags and air bag modules. however the vehicle was unable to drive because of severe damages so the dealership voided the recall. the consumer felt that ford re -actions where unacceptable, and is requesting to be reimbursed for the loss due to manufacturer defect. the safety recall letter issued is (o2s44). please investigate. *cb