| Components - Details | |
|---|---|
| NHTSA Action Number: EA87005 | Vehicale/Equipment Name: FORD |
| Vehicale/Equipment Model: ESCORT | Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1986 |
| Component Name: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | Manufacturer's Name: Ford Motor Company |
| Date Opened: Dec, 01 1986 | Date Closed: Oct, 31 1989 |
| Subject: FIRES | Summary: Summary of information from manufacturer:the alleged fires result froma variety of causes.fire rate remains about the same despite majorchanges with 85-1/2 models.it believes that the fire rate is less thanindustry average.mfgr request copies of specific fire reports for trendanalysis.analysis:several areas of fire origin are mentioned.engine firesallegedly caused by leakage of flammable fluids (oil, gas, trans fluid).catalytic converters frequently cited as overheating.certain modelsare reported at a greater frequency.exp turbo reported most often on aper unit basis.status: ir sent 2/19/88. awaiting response.=== |
