10.0

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

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problem #2

Mar 012002

Escort

  • miles
Consumer states while traveling at 45 mph the vehicles engine suddenly died without warning. Consuemr states that the power steering, and brakes were really hard to operate. Nlm

- Gibsonia, PA, USA

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problem #1

Dec 252000

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Consumer has to add 1 quart of oil every 500 miles because engine (2.0) runs hot and smokes. Vehicle at the time had 1,285 miles on it. Dealer replaced the hgo valve, but the problem hasn't been corrected. Consumer drove 5 miles, and it overheated since hgo valve was put in. Dealer has no remedy.

- Laotto, IN, USA

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