Engine Grinding Noise problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

One problem related to engine grinding noise has been reported for the 1998 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Engine Grinding Noise problem

Failure Date: 08/17/2002

While exiting a parking lot heard grinding noise and smelled something burning. Consumer's vehicle suddenly came to a stop when crankshaft slid off, and went into steel frame of vehicle, causing vehicle to shut off. Please provide any further information.

Other Engine And Engine Cooling related problems of the 1998 Ford Escort

Engine Belts And Pulleys problems	13
Engine problems	8
Gasoline Engine problems	8
Car Stall problems	7
Engine Exhaust System problems	2
Vehicle Overheat problems	1
Engine Funny Noise problems	1
Engine Cooling System problems	1
Engine And Engine Cooling problems	1
Emission Control problems	1
Engine Rattling And Whining Sounds problems	1
Engine Noise problems	1

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