4 Cyl- Great Mpg, Runs Great, Clean, Ready To Go on 2040-cars
Martinsburg, West Virginia, United States
This is a nice and clean Ford escort. Overall its in good condition, but it needs to have a few small things repaired. It has a exhaust leak from under the car. It sounds like it is coming from under the seating area. It also needs to have the front tires balanced or the alignment checked because the steering wheel vibrates a little when you are driving it. The motor and transmission are in great shape, no issues with the drivetrain and no dash board warning lights. The tires have great tread life remaining. This Escort is drivable as it sits right now. The body looks nice, but it has some issues. There is a rust spot on the passenger door, and the rear wheel well. The rocker underneath seems to be solid still. The front bumper has faded a little and there is some clear coat damage on the drivers door. The interior looks good for age and miles. The seats are really comfortable and with the great gas mileage this little car gives, its the perfect commuters vehicle. Deposit due within 24 hours of auction end. Deposit secures vehicle while final arrangements for payment and pickup are made. Thanks, be sure to ask any questions you may have and good luck |
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NHTSA opens investigation into Ford Explorer PI brakes
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The issue being investigated concerns failures of the front brake hose on the vehicle that show "small splits in the hoses near the body side ferrule of the hose assembly," according to the agency, and the issue could result in longer stopping distances. The feds have reports of 13 malfunctions affecting 11 Explorer units. However, it's important to note that all of the incidents come from a single, unnamed metropolitan police fleet that operates 46 of them. According to The Detroit News, the failures generally took place between December and July.
NHTSA is investigating further to find if this is a more widespread issue than just this one fleet. Ford spokesperson Kelli Felker confirmed to us, "We are cooperating with NHTSA on this investigation, as we always do." Scroll down to read the agency's report.
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