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1992 Ford Escort engine complaints
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Breather tube froze up and caused the oil to build up blew out pushing up the dip stick. Tt
Brakes go all the way to the floor-loud engine noise. Tt both rear michelin tires, p175/70r13, dot b3f253ax102 showed signs of abnormal wear. Warped discs, drums and shoes found glazed, brakes squeal and cause steering wheel to shake, brakes do not operate properly under emergency braking situations. Loud knocking sound in engine upon cold start ups, dealer replaced timing belt, however on both occasions same noise was heard after repairs. An improperly installed 1/4 inch hex head screw holding the cosmetic cover to the lower steering column caused buzzing sounds. Bearing failure. Parking brake cable stretched.
The head gasket crack two times. Tt
The air bypass would stick causing the car to run at a higher RPM, this is a 5-speed if it was an automatic it would act like a stuck throttle. Tt
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