5.0

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
19,716 miles

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problem #5

Jun 122014

Escort

  • 98,580 miles
Took car in for oil change. Tech discovered both rear springs are broken. Was quoted $1200 to replace, including struts (still good). I am in Minnesota and this car has no traction in the snow. I can drive at 10 mph and the back still breaks traction. I have spun out more driving this car than I have with any other vehicle. I do think Ford designed and sold an unsafe vehicle.

- Fridley, MN, USA

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problem #4

Dec 012001

Escort

  • miles
While vehicle is being driven an extremely loud noise can be heard within the engine compartment. As being driven the more prononced the noise becomes. After a diagnostic test was completed it was concluded that bearings were bad.

- Charlotte, NC, USA

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problem #3

Feb 192000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
The steering column shakes very bad while driving and while at a stop sign or stop light, possible steering column or suspension problem.

- Unknown, UN, USA

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problem #2

Jul 161999

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
When pulling off there is a knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

- Larksville, PA, USA

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problem #1

Feb 011999

Escort

  • miles
When vehicle accelerates it pulls to the right, also while driving over 45 mph vehicle pulls to right which may cause a crash. Dealer refuses to acknowledge a problem with steering.

- Lexington, SC, USA

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