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really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

About These NHTSA Complaints:

This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.

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1996 Ford Escort brakes problems

brakes problem

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1996 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #5

Aug 081997

Escort

  • miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

The right and left front brake calipers malfunctioned, causing the rotors to be warped and the braking system to fail. Dealer replaced rotors, problem is still reoccurring. Dealer cannot determine problem.

- Danese, WV, USA

problem #4

Dec 301997

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
Front disc brakes lock up on sudden stops, resulting in fishtailing.

- Los Gatos, CA, USA

problem #3

Oct 071997

Escort

  • miles
Consumer has been experiencing brake problems. Vehicle has been to the dealer for repair 8 times/for replacement of the brake drum and the rotor on the right rear.

- Coatesville, PA, USA

problem #2

Mar 151996

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
During vehicle operation a severe pull to the left is experienced. The rack and pinion, right front shocks, and the front brakes have been replaced as a result.

- Yauco, PR, USA

problem #1

Apr 011996

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles
Brake failure, pedal went to the floor, loss of complete effectiveness. Wheel bearing failure. Cv joint failure. Steering wheel off center.

- St Charles, MN, USA

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