Ford Escort owners have reported 3 problems related to wheel rim (under the wheel 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.
Defective welds on the original rims of the wheels causing tire deflation becoming a safety concern at any speed. These failures were caught prior to any possible accident. Two wheels have failed through the welds on the original steel rims. These were found by costco, tire repair services and so documented at the chula vista, CA. Location.
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While driving drive shaft fell out of vehicle. Nar 06/18/2003. The consumer was involved in an accident losing front tire and rim as a result drive shaft failure.
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Steel wheel rim welding is defective, causing air to escape from the wheel rim which could also cause the rim to separate from the welding. Please give any further details.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Wheel problems | |
| Wheel Rim problems | |
| Wheel Bolts problems |