# 1996 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `116345` · 1998-09-30 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1996
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 15 MPH HAD DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT. THE DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY, WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANTS IN THIS ACCIDENT.  CAUSE UNKNOWN.  PLEASE PROVIDE DETAILS.  *AK
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