# 2008 FORD ESCAPE — AIR BAGS
> NHTSA complaint `722761` · 2009-06-07 · Ford Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** Yes
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** FORD
- **Model:** ESCAPE
- **Year:** 2008
- **Manufacturer:** Ford Motor Company
- **Component:** AIR BAGS
- **Miles at failure:** 36,500
- **Speed:** 35 mph
## Narrative
IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS IN HEAVY RAIN, MY VEHICLE SLID ON THE ROAD AND RAN INTO THE BACK OF A MACH TRUCK.  THE SPEED WAS APPROXIMATELY 35 MPH, AND THE ENTIRE FRONT END OF MY VEHICLE WAS PUSHED BACK.  THE AIR BAG DID NOT DEPLOY AND THE DRIVER HIT THE STEERING WHEEL, ONLY BEING SOMEWHAT PROTECTED BY WEARING A SEAT BELT.  THE VEHICLE IS CURRENTLY IN THE SHOP FOR REPAIRS, PENDING INSURANCE INVESTIGATION.  THE VEHICLE IN QUESTION IS A 2008 FORD ESCAPE. *TR
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