10.0

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

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problem #2

Jul 092006

Escort

  • miles
1996 Ford Escort's left front wheel fell off while driving. The left front quarter panel was destroyed and the front bumper and hood buckled/dented. There were no injuries.

- Hamburg, NY, USA

problem #1

Apr 041998

Escort

  • miles
Two of the four lugs:nuts on the rear passenger's side tire came off and two were loose. The lugs:nuts were tightened and replaced by the owner. But the lugs:nuts continue to loosen and come off.

- Morgantown, WV, USA