Door Problems of Ford Escort

I have a manufacturing defect in my 1999 Ford Escort, which I am second owner of. I contacted local dealer from where purchased as used car, york motors, whom told me to contact local Ford dealer, galpin Ford. Tony pacini, at galpin, contacted scottsdale Ford engineer, with pics I provided of defect. After a few weeks engineer was able to come to my place of employment and see it up close. Engineer confirmed that the rear quarter panel for the car had been "pressed to thin" in the manufacturing phase. I got the estimate for repair, as they requested, for approx. $1500. 00. Now they are telling me that this fits under their "good will" policy and I would be lucky if Ford will pay for 50% of the repairs. The damage is an open gash of 17" in the rear door casing. I have small children, whom ride in the back and can cut themselves severly with this fault. According to the body shop, where I got estimate and whom told me to do this complaint, the repair procedure that Ford initially requested would hinder the proper crash compression of the car and therefore increase danger in an accident. Needless to say, I had originally asked the Ford engineer and mr. Pacini that if Ford was not willing to consume the cost of repairs, that I would be willing to give them the car and take my choice off their used car lot, with no difference in my car payments or cost. Just a flat out trade. If you need the correspondences I have encurred with Ford I would be glad to forward them to you with pictures of the fault.

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The electronic door locks were jammed. I could not use the remote to unlock the doors or manually with the key either. Took my escape to the dealership, and it has taken 4 weeks to fix. It still is not fixed. While my escape is still in service, I receiv.

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Seat belt became stuck midway on numerous occasions, finally it came off the track. I do not have a seat belt to wear now. Engine check light problem began at under 10,ooo mi vehicle was brought into dealer was repaired (maybe? or was it only reset?) oxygen sensor' s (2 )had to be replaced to pass emission test. Not covered under warranty. Passenger door had problem took to dealer who sort of fixed it. At least one could open it from the inside. But it was difficult. Eventually problem resurfaced. I have noticed that many of the problems I have had with the seat belts and with the check engine light are not an uncommon occurence. I am a chicago police officer and I notice that the check engine light is always on in the Ford squad cars. There are problems which needs to be addressed. The seat belt issue needs to be addressed immediately. Until I saw your web info in a magazine, I was not aware there was any recourse other than to complain to the manufacturer which is fruitless. Perhaps your number and information need to be listed on the vehicle information books that are supplied to new car buyers. I only wonder how many other consumers have had similar problems that have not been reported other than to Ford's customer service. .

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Rubber door seal failed. Yh.

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Driver's side door failed. Nlm.

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Rear door on drivers side would not open from inside. Yh.

Vehicle was in an collision and was hit on the driver's side. The driver side door armrest was like a spear, causing injuries to the driver of vehicle.

Fuel guage fails to register the correct amount of fuel. Also, transmission would jump/jerk forward if placed into gear. Whenever the brakes are applied, the transmission would jerk. Rear passenger door cannot be open from the inside. Took to dealer & had transmission replaced. Mechanic indicated nothing was wrong.