1999 FORD ESCORT Suspension Problems

5 NHTSA complaints on file

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Suspension Issues in the 1999 FORD ESCORT

5 suspension complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1999 FORD ESCORT. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.

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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths

All Suspension Complaints

#10605710 |
TOOK CAR IN FOR OIL CHANGE. TECH DISCOVERED BOTH REAR SPRINGS ARE BROKEN. WAS QUOTED $1200 TO REPLACE, INCLUDING STRUTS (STILL GOOD). I AM IN MINNESOTA AND THIS CAR HAS NO TRACTION IN THE SNOW. I CAN DRIVE AT 10 MPH AND THE BACK STILL BREAKS TRACTION. I HAVE SPUN OUT MORE DRIVING THIS CAR THAN I HAVE WITH ANY OTHER VEHICLE. I DO THINK FORD DESIGNED AND SOLD AN UNSAFE VEHICLE. *TR
#8000856 |
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. *AK
#784109 |
THE STEERING COLUMN SHAKES VERY BAD WHILE DRIVING AND WHILE AT A STOP SIGN OR STOP LIGHT, POSSIBLE STEERING COLUMN OR SUSPENSION PROBLEM. *ET
#851806 |
WHEN PULLING OFF THERE IS A KNOCKING AND RATTLING NOISE COMING FROM THE VEHICLE, AND THE DEALER CAN'T DETERMINE THE CAUSE. *AK
#845458 |
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. *AK

Other 1999 FORD ESCORT Problem Areas

Air Bagsfrontal 52 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasoline 30 complaints Power Trainautomatic Transmission 28 complaints Engine And Engine Coolingengine 22 complaints Air Bags 14 complaints Suspensionrearsprings 13 complaints Suspensionrearspringscoil Springs 13 complaints Tires 13 complaints Exterior Lightingheadlights 10 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slip 10 complaints Electrical Systemhorn 8 complaints Equipmentapplianceair Conditioner 8 complaints Electrical System 7 complaints Electrical Systemignition 7 complaints Engine And Engine Cooling 7 complaints Suspensionfront 6 complaints Vehicle Speed Control 6 complaints Electrical Systemalternatorgeneratorregulator 5 complaints Fuel System Gasoline 5 complaints Steeringlinkagestie Rod Assembly 5 complaints Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System 5 complaints Electrical Systemstarter Assembly 4 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfront Underhood 4 complaints Equipmentelectricalradiotape Deckcd Etc 4 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump 4 complaints Seat Belts 4 complaints Seat Beltsfrontretractor 4 complaints Seats 4 complaints Steering 4 complaints Electrical System12v24v48v Battery 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionmodule 3 complaints Electrical Systemignitionswitch 3 complaints Latcheslockslinkageshoodlatch 3 complaints Power Train 3 complaints Seat Beltsfront 3 complaints Seat Beltsfrontanchorage 3 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder 3 complaints Steering Steering Wheelhandle Bar 3 complaints Structurebody 3 complaints Suspensionrear 3 complaints Air Bagssidewindow 2 complaints Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers 2 complaints Engine 2 complaints Equipment 2 complaints Exterior Lighting 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryhoses Linespiping And Fittings 2 complaints Fuel System Gasolinefuel Injection System 2 complaints Power Trainmanual Transmission 2 complaints Seat Beltsfrontwebbing 2 complaints Seatsfront Assemblyrecliner 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulic 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscpads 2 complaints Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumdrum 2 complaints Steeringhydraulic Power Assist System 2 complaints Structurebodydoor 2 complaints Unknown Or Other 2 complaints Air Bagsfrontaldriver Sideinflator Module 1 complaint Child Seatshellbooster 1 complaint Electrical Systemwiringinteriorunder Dash 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingcooling System 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingenginegasolinebelts And Associated Pulleys 1 complaint Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System 1 complaint Equipmentmechanicalaccessory Scissorscrewbottle Jacklift 1 complaint Equipmentotherlabels 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinedelivery 1 complaint Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assembly 1 complaint Power Trainautomatic Transmissiongear Position Indication Prndl 1 complaint Power Trainclutch Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly 1 complaint Seat Beltsrearother 1 complaint Service Brakes 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisc 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdisccaliper 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdiscrotor 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsdrumshoeslinings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentshoses Linespiping And Fittings 1 complaint Service Brakes Hydraulicpedals And Linkages 1 complaint Steeringhydraulic Power Assisthose Piping And Connections 1 complaint Steeringlinkages 1 complaint Structure 1 complaint Structureframe And Members 1 complaint Structureframe And Membersunderbody Shields 1 complaint Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing 1 complaint Suspensionrearspringsair Suspension Systemspringsbags 1 complaint Tirestreadbelt 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal 1 complaint Vehicle Speed Controlcruise Control 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemfanmotor 1 complaint Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemheater Core 1 complaint Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevices 1 complaint Visibilitywindshield 1 complaint
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