Table 1 shows eleven common service brakes related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort. The number one most common problem is related to the brake electric antilock (13 problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake foundation components (six problems).
While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. Read details...
Car did not stop when brakes were applied. Brake pedal traveled very close to floor before feeling slowing was first felt. Read details...
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked. Read details...