1998 Ford Escort brakes problems

Filed Mar 6, 2008 · Body, Brakes · 187,000 miles · PA

I was sold a 1998 ford escort zx2 for 800 dollars, from but behind a local dealership. The dealership did the notary, and they were the ones who signed off on the car and gave me a hand written receipt with someone else's name on it. They also did the inspection later on after we replaced one of the ball joints. We had the car looked at by another official inspection station and they said the car was a death trap. We contacted a state trooper. He did an inspection, failed the car, and took the sticker. There was a long list of problems. I tried to get a refund before I got the cops involved and he refused. This was also before the 10 days were up for the inspection. I paid for the car on the 13th of feb. 2008.

Filed Sep 6, 2005 · Brakes, Engine · 65,000 miles · WI

Dt: 1998 ford escort. The consumer took the vehicle to dealer to be serviced, and the service department noticed the rear coil springs were broken , approximately 1 turns from the top. The consumer contacted ford, and they told him the part was not under warranty. The coil springs were replaced. There had been no noticeable problems before this.*ak the caplipers were replaced due them being frozen. The crank pulley and serpentine belt were replace.

Filed Feb 8, 2005 · Airbags, Brakes · CA · crash · 1 injury

While driving in inclement weather driver applied the brakes and the pedal went to the floor. Vehicle hydro planed , and the driver was unable to maintain control of the vehicle, smashing into a concrete barrier. Upon impact, both airbags did not deploy. The driver refused medical attention on the scene, but went to the hospital later that day. Vehicle was towed and totaled by the insurance company.

Filed Aug 1, 2002 · Brakes · MI

My escort's rotors get hot and out of round, consequently I need my third brake job in 26000 miles.

Filed Apr 25, 2002 · Brakes · MI

Accelerator can easily be mashed down due to brake pedal being small. Also, because brake pedal does not sit high over accelerator pedal it is causing some driving difficulties. Please add more information.

Filed Nov 7, 2001 · Brakes · AL · crash · 1 injury

When applying brakes they locked on one side, causing vehicle to go into a spin, and resulting in a collision/ rollover. Driver sustained minor injuries. Vehicle was totalled. Please provide further information.

Filed Aug 3, 2001 · Brakes · FL · 1 injury

While driving consumer heard a snapping noise, and lost complete control of brakes and landed in a ditch, and suffered only minor injuries, consumer was informed by dealer that a bolt never snaps from the booster in that way, futhermore the delaer states that the part is not available in the u.s. And a new one would have to be made.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Brakes · CA

While driving would step on brakes pedal to stop, but pedal will go alway to floor ,and tires will not skid.

Filed May 23, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · CA

Consumer states vehicle has been experiencing brake problems.

Filed May 8, 2001 · Brakes · FL

Numerous problems with brakes. Deaelr has replaced 3-4 sets of brakes. Also, replaced rotors twice, and resurfaced rotors twice.there was constant squeaking when applying brakes.