Ford Escort owners have reported 1 problem related to front suspension strut (under the suspension category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Escort based on all problems reported for the Escort.
During normal operation of vehicle a metal to metal grinding/rubbing noise was being emitted from vehicle, unknown location. . Then, vehicle would not maintain control when going over bumps, and in general seemed bouncy. A private mechanic informed consumer that rear bolt springs were busted, and that gas struts were busted/ leaking fluid. Rear struts and springs broke and leaking.
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