10.0

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

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problem #5

Mar 122001

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Front brake caliper freezes, half of pads is being applied to rotors, resulting in premature wearing of rotors.

- Kings Park, NY, USA

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problem #4

Mar 202000

Escort

  • miles
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.

- Cabo Rojo, PR, USA

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problem #3

Dec 201999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving & then applying brakes, would hear a knocking noise. Been to dealership & mechanic replaced calipers. Currently when applying brakes they would stick & make grinding noises when traveling between 30-55mph. Then after a while noise would stop. Taking vehicle back again to dealership to have mechanic check.

- Washington, VA, USA

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problem #2

Sep 281998

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Brakes discs worn out.

- Santa Barb, CA, USA

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problem #1

Jul 031998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When applying brakes right front wheel grinds. This happens under any kind of braking situation. Brake pads and shoes have been replaced and rotors turned. This helped to correct the problem for about 500 miles, and then problem started over again. This is the fourth time the vehicle will be serviced for the same problem.

- Brighton, MI, USA

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