# 1995 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `35495` · 1996-03-04 · 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:** 1995
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
## Narrative
WHEN THE DRIVERS SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED, THE BAG BROKE AT THE SEAMS AND LET OUT HOT GASES THAT BURNED THE DRIVERS COAT AND HER FACE. PLEASE DESCRIBE.  *AK
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · AI Analytics · CC0 1.0*