Ford Escort owners have reported 197 suspension related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 20 most common suspension problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension springs (60 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's rear suspension coil springs (44 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
Took car in for oil change. Tech discovered both rear springs are broken. Was quoted $1200 to replace, including struts (still good). I am in minnesota and this car has no traction in the snow. I can drive at 10 mph and the back still breaks traction. Read details...
I bought a used 1999 Ford Escort stations wagon with only 16k miles on it. At 30k miles I took it to a local Ford dealer for an oil change and they gave me an estimate for $585 to replace the rear coil springs that are broken, saying it was a safety hazard. Read details...
I purchased back 2002 a new Ford Escort that now has bad vibration in the steering wheel. I took it back to diagnose and the service manager said it was the characteristic of that model car and cannot be fixed. My complaint is that this was not disclosed to me when I purchased the car. Read details...
The contact owns a 1999 Ford Escort. While driving 45 mph, the contact heard a noise and felt a vibration coming from the vehicle's front drivers side. There were no warning indicators. A mechanic stated that the axle was the cause of failure. The engine size was unknown. Read details...
While getting an oil change technician informed consumer that both rear springs were broken. Dealer and manufacturer were not notified at this time. The rear spring and top mount failed and was replaced. The rear coil springs failed and was replaced. Both tie rods failed and was replaced. Read details...