10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
4 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
4 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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problem #5

Jan 102003

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
The driver's seat remains in the down position only.

- Clinton, CT, USA

problem #4

Jan 282000

Escort

  • miles
My seatback broke during a crash w/side impact.

- Jacksonville, FL, USA

problem #3

Jul 111998

Escort

  • miles
During a rear impact collision the driver's seatback twisted and the passanger seat back broke straight back

- Monaca, PA, USA

problem #2

Jul 211998

Escort

  • miles
During rear impact, the driver's side seatback broke, causing seat to collapse backwards.

- Hartland, MI, USA

problem #1

Aug 211997

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During rear impact at 40mph, the driver's side seat back collapsed backwards.

- Whiteville, NC, USA