10.0

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

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problem #3

Jun 082002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
The "wasp" design of the rear door locks make the locks extremely vulnerable to breakage. Exact replacements are very hard to find. When locl plunger is broken off, the passengers in the back seat are trapped in the cat until someone in front releases the electric doorlocks. I do not know if it is at all possible to get back door open with manual door locks.

- Portland, OR, USA

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problem #2

Jun 071999

Escort

  • miles
Front door lock posts too short, can only be opened with handles and handles stick

- Wake Forest, NC, USA

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problem #1

May 131997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
If there is a movement of the vehicle, forward, if a person is on a grade forward and if a strong wind is coming from the rear forward, the front door will swing open and will hit anything without anyone being able to control it. One must use both hands to securely lock the door. Scc

- St. Louis, MO, USA

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