10.0

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

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problem #3

Jul 112000

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Fuel guage fails to register the correct amount of fuel. Also, transmission would jump/jerk forward if placed into gear. Whenever the brakes are applied, the transmission would jerk. Rear passenger door cannot be open from the inside. Took to dealer & had transmission replaced. Mechanic indicated nothing was wrong.

- Burlingame, CA, USA

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problem #2

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Driver's side door failed. Nlm

- Los Angele, CA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011999

(reported on)

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Rear door on drivers side would not open from inside.

- Ontario, CA, USA

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