2.4

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
62,522 miles

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problem #2

Mar 232004

(reported on)

Escort

  • 44,000 miles
Consumer complained about a stalling problem. When applying the brakes at a stop sign or red light vehicle shimmied, and then stalled. When trying to accelerate vehicle shook.

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #1

Feb 232004

(reported on)

Escort

  • 81,044 miles
Consumer complained about engine attachment problem. The tension tightner which held the serpentine belt fell off, and the engine shut off.

- Palm Springs, CA, USA