# 1998 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `274762` · 2001-02-15 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 2
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCORT
- **Year:** 1998
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
## Narrative
WHILE WAITING TO MAKE A TURN ANOTHER CAR HIT CONSUMER'S VEHICLE ON  RIGHT SIDE.  DASHBOARD CRACKED, BUT NONE  OF FRONTAL  AIRBAGS DEPLOYED.  ALSO, SEAT BELT  CAME LOOSE.  THE DRIVER WAS INJURED DURING THE ACCIDENT.*AK
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