NHTSA Complaint #10108939 — 1997 FORD ESCORT SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS

Complaint Details

ODI Number	10108939
Vehicle	1997 FORD ESCORT
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS
Date of Incident	January 24, 2005
Date Filed	January 26, 2005
Mileage	111,000 miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	Yes
State	IL

Consumer Description

WHILE GETTING AN OIL CHANGE, THE MECHANIC INFORMED THE CONSUMER THAT BOTH REAR SPRINGS BROKE. THE DEALER WAS NOT NOTIFIED.*AK THIS IS THE CONSUMER'S THIRD FORD ESCORT WITH BROKE REAR SPRINGS (1991, 1993 AND 1997). *NM

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