10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 2
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
9,715 miles

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problem #8

Jul 012000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Crankshaft/pulley broke as consumer was driving on the highway, and she heard a loud noise coming from underneath the hood. She took vehicle to a repair shop.

- Potts Town, PA, USA

problem #7

Jan 232000

Escort

  • miles
The head gaskets were sticking causing shaking of the vehicle. The head gaskets, timing belt, thermostat, and other various parts needed to be replaced.

- Berkley, MI, USA

problem #6

Dec 281999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Pulled into a parking lot and while waiting for a space heard loud banging noise. Dealer replaced crankshaft pully system. Electrical system short circuited behind fuse box and melted wiring. Additional damage still unknown. Caused dashlighting, tail lights, & reverse lights to fail.

- Raeford, NC, USA

problem #5

Aug 201999

Escort

  • miles
Head gasket failure, resulting in cracked pistons and damaged crank. Failed fuel pump/thermostat.

- Montreal Quebec Canada, AK, USA

problem #4

Jul 281999

Escort

  • miles
While driving at 60 mph crankshaft pulley fell off without prior warning.

- Florence, NJ, USA

problem #3

Jun 141999

Escort

  • miles
Defective damper pulley in the motor system fell apart, causing the steering and braking to lock up while driving without prior warning, and may cause a crash.

- Boynton Beach, FL, USA

problem #2

Sep 271998

Escort

  • miles
While driving the head gaskets blew out, causing the vehicle to stall, almost resulting in an accident. Cause unknown.

- Moberly, MO, USA

problem #1

Jul 221998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer was driving vehicle at approximately 30 mph; heard a loud banging noise, pulled vehicle over, and noticed engine pulley disconnected. Dealer notified and repaired vehicle at the cost to the consumer.

- Roselle, NJ, USA