Table 1 shows eight common suspension related problems of the 1996 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the rear suspension leaf spring (three problems). The second most common problem is related to the rear suspension coil springs (two problems).
Both springs also broke on a 1995 Ford Escort wagon (separate report submitted) owned by our agency, also my daughters 1994 Ford Escort just had two broken rear springs (report not submitted) that were replaced. Read details...
Abnormal rate of rear springs on late 90's Ford Escort station wagons. I am a mechanic with brownies auto repair in walkersville,MD. I personally have replaced the rear springs on at least 8 Escort wagons. I have checked other Escort wagons and find most broken in the same spot. Could puncture tire. Read details...
Consumer took vehicle to repair shop, and mechanic told her that coil springs were broken, and needed to be replaced. Read details...