# 1997 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `105817` · 1998-05-05 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
DURING FRONTAL IMPACT AT 30MPH, THE PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, WHILE DRIVER'S SIDE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY, CAUSING CONSUMER TO HIT STEERING WHEEL.   *AK
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