10.0

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

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problem #7

Mar 012000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Ignition will only work intermittently. Been to dealer who cannot remedy problem.

- Parkersburg, WV, USA

problem #6

Jan 102001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Air conditioner doesn't get cold--car also idles very low to the point where it stalls out.

- Independence, MO, USA

problem #5

Jan 112001

Escort

  • miles
Consumer was traveling about 25mph on a side street making a left turn and vehicle just shut off without prior warning. Dealership wasn't aware of problem. But consumer will be notified.

- Decatur, IL, USA

problem #4

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Problem is intermittent; when driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle will cut off. Also, noticed shimmying coming from front end. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #3

Jul 222000

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle stalls intermittently and fails to start intermittently. Dealership said the first time that it was a fuel pump failure, second time it was a defective fuel pump, third time it was the fuel sensor and fuel module. Now doing it again. Reported to the dealership awaiting report on this fourth incident.

- Schuylkill Haven, PA, USA

problem #2

Aug 012000

Escort

  • miles
While traveling at 50 mph engine check light came on. Engine stalled, and steering locked up. Consumer felt that this was very unsafe because driver was unable to steer properly.

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #1

Oct 242000

Escort

  • miles
While driving and getting close to a light vehicle will stall, and steering wheel will lock up.. same problem had happen more then ten times.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA