10.0

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

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problem #5

Aug 021999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
When brake pedal is applied it has to be pumped several times before brakes respond. Also, there is a grinding sound when brakes are applied. It causes extended stopping distance. Dealer has been contacted.

- Sterling Heights, MI, USA

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problem #4

Apr 081999

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
While pulling out from a light consumer applied brakes and they went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to rear end vehicle in front. Consumer had just had the rotors turned and front brakes replaced.

- Beckley, WV, USA

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problem #3

Jun 271998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Vehicle makes a knocking noise when braking and turning a corner. Dealer contacted and ran oasis, found no repair for the vehicle and cannot duplicate the problem.

- Louisville, KY, USA

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problem #2

Jun 291998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
ABS brakes; when applying brakes in a sudden stop, the pedal went to the floor and brakes failed to stop the vehicle, causing an accident.

- Philadelphia, PA, USA

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problem #1

Jun 241997

Escort

  • miles
Have foot on brakes & would shift gear; hear loud noise, like a metallic sound; would shift into drive & makes the same noise; took to dealer & can not locate cause of problem.

- Danbury, CT, USA

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