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1998 FORD ESCORT in Madison, IN
Tl contact owns a 1998 ford escort. the contact stated that the steering locked up while driving. she pulled to the side of the road and attempted to restart the vehicle, however, it failed to restart immediately. she stated that the pow...read more / reply »
1998 FORD ESCORT in Elk Grove, IL
Coil spring on 1998 ford escort broke and almost blew out the tire. brought it to the repair shop to get it fixed and replaced the tire.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Quincy, MA
Tl* - the contact stated horn has not worked properly since she purchased the vehicle. the vehicle currently has 31,000 miles. the contact took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, and was told that the airbag was defective , and that ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Quincy, MA
Tl* - the contact stated horn has not worked properly since she purchased the vehicle. the vehicle currently has 31,000 miles. the contact took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, and was told that the airbag was defective , and that ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Quincy, MA
Tl* - the contact stated horn has not worked properly since she purchased the vehicle. the vehicle currently has 31,000 miles. the contact took the vehicle to dealer for repairs, and was told that the airbag was defective , and that ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Liberty, MO
Both rear springs broke. this is the second time in less then 6 months for the 2002. this seems to be a major design flaw in ford escort. i have a 1998 & 2002 and both have broken rear springs. also every technician i have talked to kno...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Vinton, VA
While having possible brake noises checked, the mechanic, while the car was on the lift, saw that both rear coil springs were broken. he stated that the marks he saw indicated that they had been broken for a while.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Cocoa, FL
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Cocoa, FL
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Cocoa, FL
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Cocoa, FL
I have had near accidents relating to car fuel pump or transmission shops couldn't find any problems but the drivablity of my 98 escort zx2 cost me more money in problem solving, 1,500 plus in recent repairs including emergency and repeat...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Lansdale, PA
Dt*: the contact stated the check engine light illuminated however the vehicle exhibited no problems. the manufacturer was alerted.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Springfield, MA
Was having my 1998 escort serviced. mechanic found both rear coil springs had fractured in same spot. had them repaired there instantly at a cost of $710.10 . i called ford they said no recall, i then brought springs to my ford dealer to s...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Buckeye, WV
Dt: the contact states the vehicle has a loud roar when idling. the vehicle also accelerates rapidly on its own. he took the vehicle to an independent garage. the technician suggested a new speed control and an idle control module. thi...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Lapeer, MI
Dt: consumer took 1998 ford escort for a oil change on september 30, 2005. the mechanic found both rear coils springs broke. the rear struts were damaged, and the left front tie rod was broken. the mileage on my vehicle at time of serv...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Lapeer, MI
Dt: consumer took 1998 ford escort for a oil change on september 30, 2005. the mechanic found both rear coils springs broke. the rear struts were damaged, and the left front tie rod was broken. the mileage on my vehicle at time of serv...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Lapeer, MI
Dt: consumer took 1998 ford escort for a oil change on september 30, 2005. the mechanic found both rear coils springs broke. the rear struts were damaged, and the left front tie rod was broken. the mileage on my vehicle at time of serv...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Mankato, MN
Dt: the consumer's vehicle was involved in an accident, and the driver's side air bag deployed. when the airbag deployed it caused the consumer to be severally burned. the passenger side airbag did not deploy completely. this occurred...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Belleview, FL
The failure involves the interlock that keeps you from shifting out of park without applying the brake. my left rear turn signal bulb had burned out. i stopped the car, put it in park, and set the emergency brake, to get out and check the...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Moriches, NY
Dt: the contact owns a 1998 ford escort wagon. while having routine maintenance on vehicle the mechanic found that the rear coil spring broke with something holding it into place. the rear coil spring needed to be replaced. the contact ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Mankato, MN
Dt: the consumer states that the 1998 ford escort crashed into a light pole. the driver hit the pole and the air bag deployed and broke. the inside of the air bag sprayed the chemicals on the driver, the chemicals burnt her hands and arm. ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Waukesha, WI
Dt: 1998 ford escort. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1½ turns from the top. the consumer contacted ford, and they told him th...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Waukesha, WI
Dt: 1998 ford escort. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1½ turns from the top. the consumer contacted ford, and they told him th...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Waukesha, WI
Dt: 1998 ford escort. the consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1½ turns from the top. the consumer contacted ford, and they told him th...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Upland, CA
Dt: 1998 ford escort. both of the rear seat belts do not work. the seat belt straps will not pull out from the seat, which makes it impossible to use them. about a year ago the driver's side rear seat belt stopped retracting. this was ...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Hammond, IN
Dt: there was no warning, no lights, no noise before the alternator failed. the vehicle lost all power and was concerned about what would happen while driving along a crowded highway. the consumer contacted ford and was waiting for a respo...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Dedham, MA
I own a 1998 ford escort with 32,000 miles and recently had the air conditioner control module replaced.when the repair shop attempted to locate a new part, they were told that this part was on national backorder. this leads me to believe t...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Joshua, TX
My daughter was on her way to work , when she called me & said "dad my car has loss power & is running very rough". i told her to pull over & i would be there shortly, since she was only about 8 miles down the road. as i was prepairing to l...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Hamburg, NY
Dt: consumer stated the vehicle was parked in the garage when a fire started in the left front underneath the hood. the vehicle had been driven the previous night, and had been sitting for approximately 15 hours. the fire investigator d...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Piqua, OH
Both rear coil springs are broken. the vehicle has seen mostly highway miles and is well kept. there was little to no symptoms of the problem ,and was found during an inspection of the rear brakes. it was explained that this could have caus...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Defiance, OH
While driving approximately 20 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, seat belts did not lock, and air bags did not deploy.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Defiance, OH
While driving approximately 20 mph consumer's vehicle rear ended another vehicle. upon impact, seat belts did not lock, and air bags did not deploy.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Ava, MO
The vehicle's belt tenioner assembly broke 3 time. the consumer had to replace the housing for water pump, timing belt tenioner and mico v belt.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Pittsburg, CA
While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. upon impact, both airbags...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Pittsburg, CA
While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. upon impact, both airbags...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Manchester, CT
While driving the gears on the vehicle change from drive to neutral on their own. manufacturer will be contacted by owner.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Bronx, NY
Vehicle is experiencing problems with the air bags. owner was driving about 45 mph on the highway and hit a parked vehicle. upon impact, the air bags failed to deploy.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Byron, IL
While driving at 45 mph consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear coil springs. dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Sherwood, OR
Constantly wet condition on driver side floor - during wet weather. water coming through the floor or firewall (near the floor) and filling the floor with water. 1998 ford escort lx
1998 FORD ESCORT in Arroyo Grande, CA
Service engine soon light appeared on dash. the consumer stated the trouble dated back to the recall, prior to the recall there were no problems. the dealer stated the problem was due to an over sensitive sensor or air being in the gas ta...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Arab, AL
Each time when vehicle splashes in a puddle of water the serpentine belt comes off.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Van Etten, NY
While the state inspection station was inspecting the vehicle inspector informed consumer that both rear springs broke. dealer was notified, and they informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Cleveland, OH
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.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Memphis, TN
The paint on the drivers side front panel was striped off in a car wash. and to my knowledge the cars has not been repainted. well... not while i've owned it. i am having the car repainted.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Taunton, MA
After striking a vehicle in front air bags did not deploy. manufacturer was contacted. however, no response was received.
1998 FORD ESCORT in Toledo, OH
While having my oil changed, the technician noted that the right rear suspension spring was broken near the bottom. the broken spring did not perceivably alter the function of the car nor did it make noise. it was clarified to me that the...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Belle Mead, NJ
While driving vehicle shook and made noise. then, suddenly vehicle shut down. the engine was defective. car shook and made noises. the vehicle refused to start or move after it shut off. the mechanic stated that the vehicle had engi...
1998 FORD ESCORT in Staten Island, NY
Brought my car to shop to have struts replaced. was informed that the rear coil springs had broken and had destroyed the struts as well. vehicle has 80,00 highway miles on it. i was also informed that this is a common occurrence with this v...
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