Rear Suspension Springs Problems of Ford Escort - part 2

Rear coil springs are cracked - both sides. Vehicle only 5 years old. Used in primarily in city, running errands - for retired couple. Also: left outer tie rod end is worn out and has to be replaced. This causes a vibration at highway speeds and also rattles when going over small bumps (<1") at low speeds (<10 mph).

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Brought my car in for the wiring recall and I told the dealer that there was spark knocking in the engine when it first starts and under hard acceleration. When I drive into my parents drive way my parents tell me that they know I am there because of the radio interference on the tv screen. I know a lot about electricity and I know that this is caused by noise and or shorts, bad connections what have you. I am very concerned about this because I know that the car has resistor plugs. We have also replaced the computer once and now this recall thing! we also had to replace the rear springs. When its really cold out and go to start the car the starter does not disengage and grinds on the fly wheel. It takes forever for it to warm up and it does not rarely ever warm up when its idling you have to drive it to get any heat. But overall its only left my wife stranded once. That's better than our last vehicle!! but now I wonder if this car is a ticking time bomb waiting to happen. Ford may not be my next choice of vehicle in the future that is if it doesn't kill me first!.

Rear spring broke on a 1997 Ford Escort. This is the 5th Escort our agency owns that has had broken rear springs.

Rear springs broke at 25,000 miles. The dealer indicated that Ford designed the springs too thin. Ford would not reimburse the cost to me.

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Premature failure of both rear springs, 1997 Ford Escort lx, VIN [xxx], resulting in replacement of spring assy's at customer cost for all parts, labor and associated parts. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

Consumer heard a clicking sound coming from rear of vehicle. Dealer determined both rear coil springs were broken and had to be replaced. Nlm.

Rear spring coils broke while driving.

I drive carefully and I maintain my car well. My Ford Escort wagon is a 1999 model. As such, I still consider it quite new. With only 44,000 miles on it, I considered it to have low mileage. Last week my car failed its annual auto inspection. The mechanic (hamilton's garage of portland, me) told me that both rear coil spring assemblies on my car were broken. He said that this has become a potentially dangerous common problem on late model Ford Escorts. He said that this problem is very rare on other cars. He told me to go to the local Ford dealership to see if Ford has initiated a recall of the Escort's defective rear coil spring assemblies. The Ford dealer (rowe Ford of westbrook, me) informed me that they were unaware of a recall for that specific part. The Ford dealer told me that I would have to pay to replace the defective broken rear coil springs myself as the original warranty on my vehicle had expired. The repair job on my car at the Ford dealership cost me $400. My wife contacted the Ford motor company headquarters and reported the defect problem with both broken rear coil spring assemblies on our car. The Ford headquarters also stated that there was no recall of late model Ford Escort defective rear coil spring assemblies. They "claimed" to be unaware of such a defect problem with the late model Ford Escorts. I do not believe Ford. I remember Ford's lies concerning the scandal with the Ford pinto's explosive gas tank. This defect problem with the Ford Escort's rear coil spring assemblies can potentially be very dangerous. I wonder how many people will have to get killed due to this dangerous defect before Ford will admit that a problem exists. I strongly believe that Ford should have paid the $400 repair bill required to replace their defective broken rear coil springs on my car. The fact that they refused illustrates the poor moral character of the Ford motor company.

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I never hauled anything heavy in the back of my station wagon. The rear coil springs were hollow not solid and failed because they rusted through as a result of water collecting in the bottom of the support which holds the base of the spring in the correct position. My mechanic said that many times when you hit a bump the broken spring will twist and puncture the sidewall of the tire that it is adjacent to the spring. He also said that the same spring failure occurs with all the Ford Escort station wagons. Ford should be required to issue a recall on all these station wagons and repair the problem. Nlm.

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Rear springs on the strut assembly were completely rusted through causing rough handling of vehicle especially when car had passangers in rear seat. Both rear struts/springs were replaced at cost of $500. Mechanic said he saw many o f the same broken springs on Escort model. Car only had 34,000 miles on it when spring rusted through making this either a design defect or part defect.

I took my car into my dealership for routine state inspection and was informed that both rear suspension coil springs were broken and would need to be replaced. I was very shocked since car has never been used to haul anything more than groceries. I was told by the mechanic this is a common problem and they check for it. I reported this to Ford motors and was for the most part told "sorry but not our problem". It appears from the various dealers and Ford motors that this is a known problem that they plan to do nothing about unless forced to by people being killed or injured. If they cannot own up to poor workmanship, then I will be buying my vehicles elsewhere.

Having taken car into dealership for routine state inspection have been informed that the left rear coil spring is broken and would need to be replaced for inspection. Very shocked since car has never been used to haul anything more than groceries and is driven very safely due to lack of horse power. Called other dealerships to see if this problem is common with Ford Escort and to my surprise have been told that it is not uncommon. Reported to Ford motors at detroit and was told to get it fixed and keep receipts just incase there maybe a recall. It appears from the various dealers and Ford motors that this is a known problem that they plan to do nothing about unless forced to by people being killed or injured. Would appreciate my governments intervention on behalf of unfortunate Ford consumers.

Rear coil spring found broken at state safety inspection. Break occurred at bottom, inside the vinyl covering of spring. New springs were $165.

Rear coil springs have cracked. Dealer has inspected vehicle. Parts are on back order.

While vehicle was being insepected by an independent repair shop, consumer was informed that both rear coil springs broke at 27906 miles, and need to be replaced. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vehicle was out of is warranty, and not covered under a manufacturer's recall. Repairs were made at consumer's cost.

Both rear coil springs broke. Mechanic stated coil springs were broken in two, however invoice stated that springs were weak, consumer paid 20% of the costs.

The rear coil spring was rusted completely through causing unusual handling, a plastic sleve placed around the steel coil may have trapped moisture between the steel and plastic causing rust over time and eventually breaking the coil. Nlm.

1997 Ford Escort had rear springs problems. * both rear springs on the vehicle broke. The breaks were identical, the lower coils. The consumer contacted the manufacturer and indicated that they showed lack of interest.

While driving 25-30 mph vehicle made a clunking sound. Drove vehicle to a repairs shop. The technician informed consumer that right rear strut spring broke.

Rear coil spring broke, the dealer stated that the springs were defective. Nlm.

Consumer states both rear coil springs were broken near the bottom of the springs, where the plastic covering begins, the breaks were difficult to find, however there was a noise coming from the rear end of the vehicle to lead consumer to the rear coil springs.

The driver heard some scrapping noise but wasn't sure what the problem was. The owner had to go through inspection which his vehicle was rejected due to the rear coil springs breaking. He is also aware of someone else with similar failure. Mrjlg.

Rear suspension coil spring broken. Please provide any further information.

While vehicle was getting inspected discovered that rear coil springs were defective and needed to be replaced. Mechanic stated there was low mileage in vehicle to have coil springs replaced.