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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1997 Ford Escort seat belts / air bags problems

seat belts / air bags problem

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1997 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #3

Jun 091999

Escort

  • miles

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

Automatic seat belts on rear left/ right is not operating properly.

- N Miami, FL, USA

problem #2

Nov 041997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
False deployment of both air bags.

- Prairievil, LA, USA

problem #1

Nov 211997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving at 70 mph vehicle went over a patch of ice, causing owner to lose control of vehicle. Vehicle then rolled over 3-4 times, and the middle rear lap belt did not hold child seat in place.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

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