general problems of the 1999 Ford Escort

Four problems related to suspension have been reported for the 1999 Ford Escort. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 12/01/2001

While vehicle is being driven an extremely loud noise can be heard within the engine compartment. As being driven the more prononced the noise becomes. After a diagnostic test was completed it was concluded that bearings were bad. Please give any further details.

2 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 07/16/1999

When pulling off there is a knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

3 Suspension problem

Failure Date: 02/01/1999

When vehicle accelerates it pulls to the right, also while driving over 45 mph vehicle pulls to right which may cause a crash. Dealer refuses to acknowledge a problem with steering.

4 Suspension problem

The steering column shakes very bad while driving and while at a stop sign or stop light, possible steering column or suspension problem.




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