# 1998 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `136131` · 1998-06-17 · 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:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
IN A 35MPH, DIRECT FRONTAL IMPACT, THE  DRIVER'S AND PASSENGER'S AIRBAGS DID NOT DEPLOY WHICH DID NOT PROTECT THE OCCUPANT IN THE ACCIDENT.  NO PRIOR PROBLEMS. DEALER CANNOT DETERMINE PROBLEM.   *AK
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