Table 1 shows 16 common service brakes related problems of the 1997 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (twelve problems). The second most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems).
The contact owns a 1997 Ford Escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. Read details...
Consumer requesting restitution for a house fire that was caused by a vehicle fire. . Prior to the fire the vehicle also experienced a problem with the alternator and the brakes squeaking. Read details...
Brake pads were wearing out quicker then normally. There were also clips that have broken because consumer has had rotors changed, and pads changed soon after vehicle was bought. Has contacted dealer, and dealer was not willing to do anything. Read details...