10.0

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

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problem #1

Oct 062002

Escort

  • miles
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and no warning the front ball joints worn out the front right tire causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr right lower ball joint and rear coil spring had to be replaced. Left brake grabbed. Rattle noise at right front at initial start. High idle and clicking noise in dash.

- Bettendorf, ID, USA