10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
1,367 miles

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problem #30

Nov 112003

Escort

  • 41,000 miles
While driving at any speed consumer felt vibration throughout the vehicle. Consumer took vehicle to a mechanic, who informed the consumer that motor and transmission mounts needed replacement. Dealer was aware of the problem, but the manufacturer was not.

- Crystal Lake, IL, USA

problem #29

Jul 232002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving a fluttering sound is heard upon acceleration, the vehicle also vibrates, this is noticeable when in motion and at a stop. Nlm

- Greenville, MI, USA

problem #28

Jan 011999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving and without warning vehicle will vibrate violently and stall on occasions. Dealer has been notified, however mechanic has not been able to remedy the problem.

- Wister, MA, USA

problem #27

Feb 282002

Escort

  • miles
Severe vibration when idling, dealer notified, and informed consumer that it was the characteristic of that vehicle. Feel free to provide any further information.

- Albany, NY, USA

problem #26

Jan 062000

Escort

  • miles
Car becomes idle then shudders/vibrates (repeats) when stopping. Car now stalling occasionally when stopped and has stalled while doing 35 mph. Problems started less than a year after purchase. Car in the shop on 6-7 occasions to fix these problems - car still not fixed. Since the car has stalled during motion, consumer feels very unsafe, especially on the freeways. The problems are getting progressively worse. I am unsatisfied with not only the car quality, but the mechanical and customer service.. consumer states several componets were replaced that remedied the problem for about 2 months and then the problem resurfaced, the vehicle began vibrating and the engine began making noises and would then stall, the dealer stated the engine mounts were loose that was causing the vibrations, but the problem still persisted along with the stalling.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #25

Oct 032001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
A grinding noise was coming from the engine area of the vehicle, then while traveling approximately 20 to 25 mph, grinding noise occurred again, and driver lost all steering control of vehicle, resulting in a crash with another vehicle, insurance company deemed vehicle as a total loss.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #24

Sep 042000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle has stalled 5 times, at any speed. Dealer has replaced alternator 4 times/ starter, and battery once. Cannot remedy. Consumer is afraid to drive vehicle.

- Los Angeles, CA, USA

problem #23

Sep 042000

Escort

  • miles
Motor died at a traffic light. Consumer had car towed to dealer. Dealer stated that it was alternator. Consumer indicated that dealer has replaced 4 alternators/ one starter, and a battery. Consumer is afraid to drive vehcle in fear that it may stall again.

- Los Angelos, CA, USA

problem #22

Jun 212001

Escort

  • miles
Car completely shutdown @ a busy intersection while in motion.

- Riverdale, GA, USA

problem #21

Nov 201999

Escort

  • miles
When vehicle purchased engine vibrated while heating and ac system on. Brough to dealer 4-5 times state normal. Finally engine removed placed on mount and as a result engine knocks at start up. Brought twice to dealer, claim it is normal can't do anything about it. Still under warranty.

- East Hartford, CT, USA

problem #20

Nov 191999

Escort

  • miles
After my 3rd apmt for engine clunking noise it is still clunking!

- St. Charles, MO, USA

problem #19

Feb 092001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While traveling on highway consumer would have to depress gas pedal to floorboard to gain highway speed. Was informed by mechanic that air was getting in engine which caused it to lose power.

- Annarbor, MI, USA

problem #18

Jul 032000

Escort

  • miles
Dealer agrees to replace engine. I bought a new car not one that needs a new engine at 12000 miles

- Moncks Corner, SC, USA

problem #17

Jun 021999

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The engine stalls continually while driving, dealership is not able to determine cause.

- Taylor, MI, USA

problem #16

Aug 192000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Occasional loss of power, then surges forward at highway speeds. In stop-and-go traffic, sometimes runs rough and stalls. Sometimes idles rough and stalls at idle.

- Lomita, CA, USA

problem #15

May 262000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving on the highway vehicle completelyshut down without warning, causing loss of brakes and control. Cause unknown. Dealer could not correct the problem.

- Canyon Country, CA, USA

problem #14

Sep 011999

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Engine shuts down when ac is on at steady highway speeds, vehicle also experiences surging intermittently, unable to rectify problems. Mjs

- Columbia, PA, USA

problem #13

Oct 101999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vibration occurred at idle while stopped at red lightor stop sign with transmission in drive gear. Vibration is felt in driver's seat/steering wheel and floorboard. Vibration appears to be caused by engine idle being too slow and vibrating through driver's compartment. Engine wa sclose to stalling ona couple of occasions.

- Monroe, MI, USA

problem #12

Oct 011999

Escort

  • miles
On-going / intermittent problem with engine stalling whenever vehicle came down to a slow speed or at a stop and pressing on accelerator pedal. Vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on two occasions, and nothing could be found.

- Cleveland, OH, USA

problem #11

Oct 071999

Escort

  • miles
The vehicle will stall out and die intermittently, and will start up immediately after. Dealer has inspected vehicle, and has not been able to correct the problem. Manufacturer has been notified.

- O'fallen, MO, USA

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