10.0

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

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problem #2

Jan 102001

Escort

  • Manual transmission
  • miles
Opening and closing of hatchback door has caused installation on wiring harness to fray off, causing an electrical shortage potential. The rubber covering the wire harness for hatchback door was frayed and three of the top wires were exposed. This has potential for electrical shortage.

- Manassas, VA, USA

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problem #1

Oct 031998

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Wiring assembly failed.

- Parma, OH, USA

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