10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
6 / 0
Average Mileage:
5,648 miles

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problem #4

Jul 061998

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle experienced sudden acceleration on several occasions.

- Cincinnati, OH, USA

problem #3

Jul 231998

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
When stopped with foot on brake pedal, the engine check light comes on, and engine starts racing. Causing unknown.

- Rochester, NY, USA

problem #2

Dec 011996

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Sudden acceleration on several occasions, on two occasion minor accidents occurred.

- Crown Point, IN, USA

problem #1

Mar 311997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle had unwanted acceleration with the automatic transmission due to stuck throttle, causing extended stopping distances and difficulty in steering control.

- La Verne, CA, USA