Rear Suspension Leaf Spring Problems of Ford Escort

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.

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While a mechanic checked tires noticed that rear spring had collapsed on itself. Mechanic stated vehicle could lose control if spring break off. Please provide any further information.

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Both springs also broke on a 1995 Ford Escort wagon (separate report submitted) owned by our agency, also my daughters 1994 Ford Escort just had two broken rear springs (report not submitted) that were replaced.

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No abuse at all. Reported to dealer. They said to save recept in case of recall. Both springs failed inside plastic protective sleeve.

Went for an inspection for my Escort and the dealer said that my springs were broken in the rear. They also said that it was common for that to happen. There was no indication that they were bad when the car was driven, as a matter of fact the car drove perfectly. This is very suspiciuos to me because I have never seen or heard of coil springs breaking befor on any vehicle. Is this a way for car companys to make the consumer foot the bill and toss you a bone to make you happy. I believe that they are not broken and is a major cover up for Fords already poor reputation!.

Both rear springs broke at approximately 60000 miles. Broken spring has a high potential to puncture a tire and if at high speed cause major wreck and personnal injury. Investigation at several repair facilities I discovered that this vehicle and model year has a systemmatic problem with the rear springs breaking at 60000 miles. The auto company has not issued a recall or notification of a potential concern.

While in for state inspection, was told by local garage that car would fail due to rear spring being broken. They informed me that they had replaced springs on other '97 Escorts and recommended I call the dealer about possible recall. Called pleasant valley Ford, spoke to steve in service, said no recall yet but wouldn't be surprised if one soon. Said not safe to drive car since spring could puncture tire. Said save receipt. Had car repaired, have receipt and broken spring. Will be calling Ford customer service 2/27/01.

Had taken vehicle for inspection & mechanic noticed rear suspension springs were broken in the same place. Vehicle was rejected. Took vehicle to a different place & it passed inspection. Break is 1/8 inch long & its the 2nd coil spring from the bottom. Will be taking it to be repaired.

Both rear springs & right rear outer tie rod broke.

The consumer has owned 2 Ford Escort and have had to replaced the rear springs in both vehicles on more than one occasion consumer believes the are cheaply made and too light. Nlm.

Coil spring broke, causing the back in of the car to sag. This could cause the tires to go flat. Dealer had to replace coil spring.

Two broken rear spring and a right side outer tie rod end, in addition to front brake pads, possible springs were of poor quality.

Rear spring leaf on the rear shocks cracked in half, causing the wheel to wobble. The part has been ordered. However, it is on back order.

At 20,000 miles schedule maintanice service, rear leaf spring had to be replaced because of breakage. At the 30,000 miles schedule maintaince, right rear spring was replaced because of breakage. Dealership stated that this is a common problem with Escorts, and is seen all the time. Please provide any further information.