# 1998 FORD ESCORT — AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
> NHTSA complaint `473055` · 2004-04-28 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **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
- **Speed:** 40 mph
## Narrative
WHILE TRAVELING 40 MPH ON A GRAVEL ROAD CONSUMER MADE AN  MADE A RIGHT TURN AND  VEHICLE RAN OFF THE ROAD INTO A GUARD RAIL. THIS CAUSED EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE FRONT OF VEHICLE. UPON IMPACT,  AIR BAGS FAILED TO DEPLOY.  *AK
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