# 1997 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `455514` · 2004-02-19 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 3
- **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
- **Speed:** 45 mph
## Narrative
WHILE DRIVING 35 MPH THE VEHICLE IN FRONT OF THE CONSUMER SUDDENLY CAME TO A COMPLETE STOP.  AS A RESULT THE DRIVER REAR ENDED THE VEHICLE. THE CONSUMER STATED THAT NEITHER OF THE FRONTAL AIR BAGS DEPLOYED WHICH RESULTED IN SOME INJURIES. THE CONSUMER HAD THE VEHICLE TOWED TO THE DEALER.   *NM
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