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10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
2 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
2 / 0
Average Mileage:
6,024 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 #4

Apr 062006

Escort 4-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 24,096 miles

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

: the contact stated while driving 20mph, the steering wheel locked, the vehicle crashed and the air bags deployed but did not inflate. The vehicle proceeded to crash into 2 parked cars. Injuries were sustained to the driver and passenger's hands, back and feet. Both occupants were wearing seat belts. The police responded and provided a written report. The insurance company inspected and deemed the vehicle totaled. There was additional property damage to the parked vehicles.

- San Diego, CA, USA

problem #3

Aug 012000

Escort

  • miles
While traveling at 50 mph engine check light came on. Engine stalled, and steering locked up. Consumer felt that this was very unsafe because driver was unable to steer properly.

- Newtown, PA, USA

problem #2

Oct 242000

Escort

  • miles
While driving and getting close to a light vehicle will stall, and steering wheel will lock up.. same problem had happen more then ten times.

- Diamond Bar, CA, USA

problem #1

Nov 141999

Escort

  • miles
While in milwaukee preparing to go home made a stop at the stop sign then made a turn, traveling about 12-15 ft and steering broke, sending the automobile out of control and hit a tree. No injuries.

- Park Forest, IL, USA

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