1995 Ford Escort suspension problems

37 complaints (6% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 51,000.

owner complaints: 37
of this car's complaints: 6%
typical mileage: 51,000
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Front: springs: coil springs
9
Rear: springs: coil springs
6
Rear: springs
6
Front
6
Rear: springs: leaf spring assembly
5
Rear
3
Multiple axle
1
Front: springs: air suspension system
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

0k-25k

25k-50k

50k-75k

75k-100k

100k-125k

125k-150k

150k-175k

175k-200k

200k+

Ford Escort suspension problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 1995 Ford Escort suspension

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Coil spring 18

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 1995 Ford Escort owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 13, 2007 · Suspension · VT

Upon state inspection we were told the front and rear coil springs were broken and would cost over 650.00 dollars to repair. Unbelievable as it seems it was confirmed by another inspection station....

Filed Dec 8, 2004 · Suspension · RI

Rear coil springs broken, told by mechanic that its a common problem.

Filed Nov 8, 2004 · Suspension · 72,000 miles · NY

The front driver's side coil spring broke . No unusual impact reported. *ak...road construction all summer, many impacts of varied amplitude and duration.

Filed Jul 30, 2004 · Suspension · 34,527 miles · NH

The rear coil springs were found broken (both), the front passenger's side coil spring broke when turning in the driveway and as a result, the front tire was punctured. There was a sag in the front end. The date of the first incident was 04/01/2002. *ak *sc

Filed Nov 28, 2003 · Suspension · PA

Twice in the road life of this vehicle, the rear springs have had to be replaced. This vehicle is not used for offroad driving nor is it used to haul heavy loads.

Filed Oct 31, 2003 · Suspension · UT

Upon receiving safety inspection, was informed that rear coil springs had broken.

Filed Oct 17, 2003 · Suspension · PA

1995 ford escort station wagon - rear springs cracked and rusted through cracked areas. Replaced and no compensation by ford for defects. Ford motor refused to offer any compensation for the defective rear springs.

Filed Sep 17, 2003 · Suspension · 123,752 miles · PA

Rear coil springs broken.

Filed Aug 7, 2003 · Suspension · 00

Consumer stated while traveling at a low speed she heard a loud popping noise, and vehicle lost power. The vehicle was towed to dealer. Dealer said a spring broke. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 28, 2003 · Suspension · 50,000 miles · WI

1995 ford escort wagon,rear coil spring failure(broken) even the replacement springs are prone to premature failure. Under normal driving, why don't these last the life of the car? What renumeration can I expect from ford?

Questions about the 1995 Ford Escort suspension

Does the 1995 Ford Escort have suspension problems?

Owners have filed 37 complaints about the suspension of the 1995 Ford Escort, 6% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 1995 Ford Escort suspension problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 51,000 miles.

Was there a recall on the 1995 Ford Escort suspension?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford Escort have bad suspension?

The Ford Escort model years with the most suspension complaints are 1997 (67 complaints), 1998 (50 complaints) and 1999 (42 complaints).