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10.0

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

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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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1998 Ford Escort drivetrain problems

drivetrain problem

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1998 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #2

May 162002

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

While driving 30-40 mph driveshaft was forced into engine and caused engine to stop operating. Feel freee to provide any further information.

- Newton, NJ, USA

problem #1

Oct 111999

Escort

  • miles
Leased vehicle: While vehicle was inspected by an independent repairs shop. Mechanic informed consumer thate driveshaft bushing was deteriorating and needed to be replaced.also, dealer replaced power steering rack bushing

- Walnut Creek, CA, USA

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