7.8
pretty bad- Crashes / Fires:
- 0 / 0
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 0 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 5,754 miles
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The rear coil springs were found broken (both), the front passenger's side coil spring broke when turning in the driveway and as a result, the front tire was punctured. There was a sag in the front end. The date of the first incident was 04/01/2002.
- Alton Bay, NH, USA
1995 Ford Escort station wagon - rear springs cracked and rusted through cracked areas. Replaced and no compensation by Ford for defects. Ford motor refused to offer any compensation for the defective rear springs.
- Philadelphia, PA, USA
Consumer states that while driving the rear coil springs failed resulting in vehicle stalling.
- Ephrata, PA, USA
Consumer heard a clunking sound, upon inspection he saw that coil springs had broken.. consumer states the rear coil spring broke on Dec-7-2000, and the front coil spring on March 25, 2002 which caused damage to a brand new tire.
- Orchard Park, NY, USA
Right rear coil spring broke. The rear spring breaking is common on these make of vehicle.
- Iowa City, IA, USA
- Coventry, RI, USA