10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #4

Mar 182003

Escort

  • miles
Request for restitution of losses resulting from a vehicle fire. The passenger area trans equipment/electrical wire) the consumer requested restitution. The consumer stated she many mechanical problems with the vehicle.

- Norfolk, VA, USA

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problem #3

Feb 262003

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
When consumer attempted to put the vehicle into drive, it did not move, the vehicle was taken to the dealer where they put in transmission fluid.

- Scandia, MI, USA

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problem #2

Jul 311999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The power train failed.

- Bonifay, FL, USA

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problem #1

Apr 201998

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving speedometer works very erratically. Vehicle will not give knowledge of speed it's traveling when moving.

- Detroit, MI, USA

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