10.0

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

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problem #5

Dec 282000

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake pedal depresses further down than accelerator pedal which causes one foot to hit both pedals.

- Rockymount, VA, USA

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problem #4

Dec 111998

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
While applying the brakes the owners foot hit the accelerator pedal and ran into a tree. Owner says the gas and brake pedals are too close together.

- Albert Lea, MN, USA

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problem #3

Nov 141997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Consumer's foot contacts the bar on the brake pedal before contacting pedal itself.

- Rye, NY, USA

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problem #2

Feb 021998

Escort

  • miles
Brake pedal and gas pedal too close together.

- Waynesvill, NC, USA

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problem #1

Aug 261997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Brake pedal linkage was excessive and out of adjustment, allowing unnecessary brake pedal travel.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

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