10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #2

Jun 012000

Escort

  • miles
Both rear coil springs snapped just above the "cup" securing them to the frame.

- N. Royalton, OH, USA

problem #1

Jul 051998

Escort

  • miles
The back end spins out, causing vehicle to go into a spin. It happened twice before, causing an accident (3 times); the vehicle spins out of control until it stops or hits something. Driver and passenger seriously injured.

- Tampa, FL, USA