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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
0 miles

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1998 Ford Escort steering problems

steering problem

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1998 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 152002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles

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

Consumer states while driving she there was a thumping noise. After inspection of the vehicle it was determined that one of the steering rods were missing. The dealer has repaired the vehicle. Please provide additional information.

- Quincy, MA, USA

problem #2

Oct 102002

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
While driving the vehicle at 35 mph the power steering mechanism failure causing to lost the control. Dealer has been notified.

- St. Paul, MN, USA

problem #1

Apr 031998

Escort

  • miles
Vehicle rounded a turn and lost control. First it swerved to the right and then to the left, resulting in a collision and injuries. In addition, vehicle was totaled.

- Schenectad, NY, USA

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