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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Ford Escort seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1998 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #2

Jan 181999

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Vehicle was involved in an accident. Vehicle spinned out of control, hitting another vehicle by the passenger's side right rear wheel. Before the impact, consumer noticed speed of 50 mph. Driver's side seat belt failed to lock in place, and air bags failed to deploy. Manufacturer. Notified.

- Lowell, IN, USA

problem #1

Jul 141998

Escort

  • miles
No deployment of driver's air bag during a collision. Also driver's seat belt failed to lock. Driver sustained injuries. Entire front part of vehicle wa scrushed when vehicle hit a pole.

- Philadelph, PA, USA

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