Ford Escort owners have reported 2 problems related to timing tensioner (under the engine and engine cooling 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.
Transmission is slipping and does not shift correctly. Timing chain broke while driving and almost caused an accident. Had to have the car towed. Tensioner arm broke while driving shredding the belt. Had to have the car towed.
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While driving home from work a grinding ticking noise was heard from the engine compartment. The noise became louder and more constant the closer I got to home. When I got home I opened the hood to investigate and discovered that the outside portion of the crankshaft vibration dampner pulley had slid out and was rubbing on the inner fender well. The serpentine belt was destroyed from not being centered on the tensioner pulley and rubbing on the fender well. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow to report this and see if they will fix it. I just thought you might want to know about this. Thank you.
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