10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
30,000 miles

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problem #2

Jan 112010

Escort 4-cyl

  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 2001 Ford Escort. The contact stated that in 2006 the rack and pinion was replaced. The contact stated that she is responsible for paying the repair cost. The failure mileage was 60,000. Updated 02/02/10 updated 02/05/10.

- Covington, KY, USA

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problem #1

Dec 212001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving 40 mph steering failed, vehicle hit guardrail. Consumer is awaiting for Ford inspector to inspect vehicle, however no response from home office as of yet, consumer states possible problem with rack and pinion, one person was injured in the accident.

- Mount Vernon, NY, USA

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