Suspension Problems of Ford Escort

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. It only has 17,501 miles and now the vibration so bad it is a safty concern.

See all problems of the 2002 Ford Escort 🔎.

There were problems with the springs and struts on vehicle. The consumer was informed that she had been driving with cracked springs during a maintenance check.

See all problems of the 1998 Ford Escort 🔎.

The car is a 2001 Ford Escort zx2. The car is not working properly, shakes (very stronly) and is turning off by itself why driving. I had complained on several ocassions to Ford (midway Ford isuzu) 8100 west flagler, and they dont seem to get the problem. Please help me!!!!!!!!!!.

See all problems of the 2001 Ford Escort 🔎.

The vehicle vibrated severely.

While driving the steering bolt became loose which caused the steering wheel to jump around. This made it difficult for the consumer to steer the vehicle. When at a stop light or at idle, the vehicle would vibrate badly and the consumer had to place the vehicle in neutral. When the windows were half way down, they would rattle terribly. The consumer was concerned they may shatter. The headlights bounced around at night, on the vehicle in front of the consumer and had been confronted about the distraction. Ford said it was normal. The vehicle had been in for the vibration since purchase. The motor mounts in the vehicle were changed for a second time.

At speeds between 45 and 60 there is a vibration in the front end of the car, especially noticeable when hitting small road bumps. The vibration can be felt in the entire car and not just the steering wheel. At speeds of 56 and 57 mph the vibration can be felt on smooth roads. All tires have been replaced and all wheels and tires balanced by Ford. The front struts have also been replaced by Ford with no help to the vibration problem. The vibrations are more intenese at times but always there at certain speeds.

See all problems of the 2000 Ford Escort 🔎.

There was a fast idle, vibration in steering wheel, burning smell coming from the engine, and the vehicle stalled along with the fast idle. The service dealer stated the vehicle had run fine. After five attempts to remedy the problem, and after being told repeatedly the vehicle ran normally, the consumer would like a full refund. The pcv was replaced, and the vehicle had run perfect until the fast idle had returned along with the vibrations which irritated the consumer which caused headaches after 20 miles of driving. The valve assembly/crankcase ventilation regulator was replaced as well. Mr scc.

While vehicle is being driven an extremely loud noise can be heard within the engine compartment. As being driven the more prononced the noise becomes. After a diagnostic test was completed it was concluded that bearings were bad. Please give any further details.

See all problems of the 1999 Ford Escort 🔎.

Vehicle pulled to left at all times/ any speed. Dealer did wheel alignment, not remedy. Second dealer checked wheel alignment twice,but did not remedy. Finally told consumer he test drove 5 Escort's on his lot, all automatic models pulled to the left, standart models do not. Nothing he could do to remedy problem.

While driving down the road could feel tire bumpiing. Then, consumer smelled rubber burning. Took to firestone, and they said that set of the camper was wrong and has to be removed. Consumer said right rear tire on the inside looks like someone. Took a knive and tried to cut a hole in tire off the wheel.

My car has a very bad vibration in the steering wheel,when the car is in drive,it can be felt every where in the car. We have taken it back to the dealer they just say ,it is the characteristic of my vehicle ,I have tryed to see what customer relations at Ford motor CO can do and they say the same thing. I think they are just put me off untill the warranty runs out. Also found a sheared off nut and bolt laying on the frt drivers side floor board, the Ford dealer said they looked under the dash and found none missing,they say the bolt was tract in the vehicle from someones shoe. Note. My car was in the dealer body shop on November 2000,and I found the bolt in Feb 9, 2002,gee are they trying to say we have not swept the car out for over 15 mos. I don't think so. Could this car be an accident waiting to happen?.

Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.

While driving about 65 mph vehicle started wandering from side to side on the road and vibrate from rear to front.

Since the date of purchase of my Ford Escort sedan, I have taken it to the dealer to check and inspect the vibration sound of the vehicle in which is very annoying especially when driving, I feel the vibration in the gas pedal at any given speed. Secondly the steering wheel squeaks when turning it to the right or the left, especially after turning on the vehicle and while driving and making a left and right turn. I checked the power steering fluid and is at the normal level. Thirdly, I change my oil every 3000 miles and have notice twice that the motor burns up almost a quart of oil every 3000 miles, I've taken it to the dealer and they say that the vehicle take 5 quarts of oil. The vehicle only has 4 cylinder, so it should take 4 quarts. However, they tell me to check again. I have a Ford Escort wagon 1982, and I never had the problems that this Ford Escort 1998 is having. Please advice me what to do and send me any information on recall for this type of vehicle Ford Escort sedan, 4 doors white, VIN number [xxx] . Semper fi. [xxx] usmc retired. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

When pulling off there is a knocking and rattling noise coming from the vehicle, and the dealer can't determine the cause.

When vehicle accelerates it pulls to the right, also while driving over 45 mph vehicle pulls to right which may cause a crash. Dealer refuses to acknowledge a problem with steering.

The driver and passneger side windows vibrate, as well as the glove compartment. To stop rattling you must gently push on one of these 3 things. Other undistinguishable vibrations are heard from within the car.

Consumer experiencing on going problem with vehicle vibration. Whenever vehicle is running it would vibrate. Been in/out dealer shop and condition still unresolved.

Whenever turning steering wheel it would make loud/squeaking noises. Its sounded like the fan belt was coming off. Took to dealer & informed by mechanic it was only a buzzing noise, but the noise was getting worse.

See all problems of the 1997 Ford Escort 🔎.

While driving on a straight road, vehicle veered to right, lost contro, overcorrected and hit guardrail on the left side of the road. Vehicle became airborn and flew 60 feet over a creek. 2 passengers sustained injures, and vehicle was totalled.

Engine check light is coming and staying on. Vehicle is vibrating upon acceleration. Contacted dealer after numerous repairs, not able to find the problem.

Consumer experiencing ongoing problem with vehicle inttermittently popping noise which appears to be coming from the steering column. When making a turn it appears to be coming from the frame. Vehicle been in/out of dealer shop on five occasions, and was informed cause cannot be found/duplicated/or if problem get worth, bring the vehicle back in.

The steering column shakes very bad while driving and while at a stop sign or stop light, possible steering column or suspension problem.

Consumer states vehicle has been experiencing suspension problems including the knuckle.