10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
1 / 0
Average Mileage:
10,000 miles

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problem #6

Apr 152007

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a noise and felt a vibration coming from the vehicle's front drivers side. There were no warning indicators. A mechanic stated that the axle was the cause of failure. The engine size was unknown. The current mileage is 65,000 and failure mileage was 60,000.

- East Haven, CT, USA

problem #5

Nov 152000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Problem is intermittent; when driving at any speed and without prior warning vehicle will cut off. Also, noticed shimmying coming from front end. Consumer has contacted dealer, dealer unable to determine the cause.

- Indianapolis, IN, USA

problem #4

Jan 012000

Escort

  • miles
When driving down road, approaching a stop sign and making a stop, vehicle vibrates real badly. It feels like the vehicle is about to stall out. Contacted. Vehicle has been in the shop for the third time. They said this is a normal characteristic of the vehicle.

- Monroe Township, NJ, USA

problem #3

Oct 221999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
The vehicle stalls and vibrates from the front end. Dealer said problem is common.

- Rivera, MA, USA

problem #2

Sep 071999

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
After proceeding from a stop sign vehicle severely pulls to the right, cause unknown.

- Lexington, SC, USA

problem #1

Jun 061999

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle experiencing alignment problems due to suspension failure, which could have cause consumer to have an accident. However, the airbag was loose at the rear part of the steering wheel, which could have caused airbag to experience no deployment during the accident, resulting in multiple injuries.

- Laurens, SC, USA