Ford · Canada · Crit
Ford Escort: Airbag
Affects Ford Escort · 1997 — about 42K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain vehicles, the Integrated Air Bag Monitor (IABM) contaminated with water or other liquids may experience internal electrical shorting. This in turn may result in air bag readiness light illumination; however in very rare occurrences, airbag deployment, melted wiring or fire may occur. Correction: Dealer will install a shield over the IABM and nyogel grease to the connector.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational