10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jun 172000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Front wheels seized while driving at approximately 60 mph which resulted in an accident, possibly due to fautly transmission. Vehicle was totaled.

- Lancaster, CA, USA

problem #4

Apr 072000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While driving car, the vehicle stopped pulling. When checked, I was told by the inspector that the clutches in the transmission were burnt out. He told me it would cost $27oo to repair. I contacted Ford about the extended warranty I purchased on the car was no good because I surpassed the mileage. What they didn't tell me was that the car is initially covered for the first 100,000 miles and the extra warranty I purchased was to give me an extension of 60, 000 miles or whichever comes first. I feel as though Ford should replace my transmission at no cost to me because the life of the transmission should be longer than it lasted. I have even finished paying for the car yet.

- Brooklyn, NY, USA

problem #3

Jan 211997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Transmission failed.

- Vacaville, CA, USA

problem #2

May 011997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Soda spilled on red gear shift release button, preventing gears from engaging when button is depressed.

- Richlandto, PA, USA

problem #1

Dec 111996

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Overdrive warning light illuminated.

- Yucaipa, CA, USA