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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 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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1999 Ford Escort steering problems

steering problem

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1999 Ford Escort Owner Comments

problem #3

Oct 032001

Escort

  • Automatic transmission
  • miles

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

A grinding noise was coming from the engine area of the vehicle, then while traveling approximately 20 to 25 mph, grinding noise occurred again, and driver lost all steering control of vehicle, resulting in a crash with another vehicle, insurance company deemed vehicle as a total loss.

- Kinston, NC, USA

problem #2

Feb 192000

(reported on)

Escort

  • miles
The steering column shakes very bad while driving and while at a stop sign or stop light, possible steering column or suspension problem.

- Unknown, UN, USA

problem #1

Jan 032000

Escort

  • miles
Steering wheel lock up while driving.

- Sandiego, CA, USA

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