Ford Escort owners have reported 6 problems related to rear suspension (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.
While swerving to avoid hitting an animal rear end failed. As a result, vehicle collided into a tree, then flipped, and landed on all four tires. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy.
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While driving 45 mph rear end took off. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and landed in a ditch. No report of air bag deployment.
Consumer is unable to operate vehicle in rain or snow because rear end of vehicle causes vehicle to slip and slide, and it is difficult for consumer to control steering. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.
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all problems of the 2000 Ford Escort
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Manufacturer contacted - owner told warranty not covered manufacutrer's defects. No safety defect listed in summary.
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Auto repair center tells me this is very common! no safety defect listed in the summary.
The back end spins out, causing vehicle to go into a spin. It happened twice before, causing an accident (3 times); the vehicle spins out of control until it stops or hits something. Driver and passenger seriously injured.
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all problems of the 1996 Ford Escort
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