10.0

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

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problem #4

Apr 262006

Escort

  • miles
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 Escort ZX2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat repairs and faulty repairs. My fuel economy is 160 miles per tank to almost 200 miles. No one can seem to find the problem(s). Large thunking in rear trunk (scary)when im taking off and reaching a steady speed. Take the car to major Ford dealerships, to no avail. Car doesn't always "go" from a complete stop in traffic, this has caused quite a scare as well. Thank you for helping and making note of my account. Debbie

- Cocoa, FL, USA

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problem #3

Feb 282004

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
1998 Escort not getting enough gas into the engine. Changed fuel filter, had fuel injectors looked at, got premium gas, no luck. The car idles extremely roughly and shakes uncontrollably. It feels like it wants to stall and bucks when idling and even while driving. The idle is becoming worse and worse to the point where I feel uncomfortable driving the vehicle. This used to happen periodically, now shakes and bucks everytime I drive the car. I am a poor college student and can not afford to continue taking it to a mechanic.

- Okemos, MI, USA

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problem #2

Oct 222002

Escort

  • miles
The fuel pump was replaced 20,000 miles ago; dealer will not honor warranty.

- White Bluff, TN, USA

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problem #1

Oct 222002

Escort

  • miles
No summary.

- White Bluff, TN, USA

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