1998 Ford Escort: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Dec 13, 2004 · Suspension · 74,000 miles · IL

While driving at 45 MPH consumer heard a grinding noise coming from the rear coil springs. Dealership was notified, but did not resolve the problem.

Filed Aug 28, 2002 · Engine · NY

While exiting a parking lot heard grinding noise and smelled something burning. Consumer's vehicle suddenly came to a stop when crankshaft slid off, and went into steel frame of vehicle, causing vehicle to shut off. Please provide any further information.

Filed Jul 13, 2002 · Transmission · VA

Vehicle had transmission repaired in august of 2001. Soon thereafter, it started to have difficulties with shifts. Now, the vehicle grinds going into 5th gear / refuse to go into 5th and will actually force itself out of 5th gear while at highway speeds, which is obviously unsafe trying to merge onto / drive on dc highways. Took it to a dealer on may 30th, who said they could not recreate the problem. Took vehicle to same dealer on july 5th, rode with shop manager who recreated the problem but was told it would be at least 2 weeks for repair. Took vehicle to another dealer, who had it all week, repaired some component, but problem resurfaced on trip home from dealership. Contacted dealer, who suggested that I could drive a vehicle in this condition on the highway for the next two weeks, then bring it in. I am teaching in another state for the next two weeks, so I am in an urgent need of a functional vehicle.

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.

Filed Aug 17, 2000 · Engine · AR

While driving home from work a grinding ticking noise was heard from the engine compartment. The noise became louder and more constant the closer I got to home. When I got home I opened the hood to investigate and discovered that the outside portion of the crankshaft vibration dampner pulley had slid out and was rubbing on the inner fender well. The serpentine belt was destroyed from not being centered on the tensioner pulley and rubbing on the fender well. I am going to call the dealer tomorrow to report this and see if they will fix it. I just thought you might want to know about this. Thank you.

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Suspension · PR

Since the date of purchase of my ford escort sedan, I have taken it to the dealer to check and inspect the vibration sound of the vehicle in which is very annoying especially when driving, I feel the vibration in the gas pedal at any given speed. Secondly the steering wheel squeaks when turning it to the right or the left, especially after turning on the vehicle and while driving and making a left and right turn. I checked the power steering fluid and is at the normal level. Thirdly, I change my oil every 3000 miles and have notice twice that the motor burns up almost a quart of oil every 3000 miles, I've taken it to the dealer and they say that the vehicle take 5 quarts of oil. The vehicle only has 4 cylinder, so it should take 4 quarts. However, they tell me to check again. I have a ford escort wagon 1982, and I never had the problems that this ford escort 1998 is having. Please advice me what to do and send me any information on recall for this type of vehicle ford escort sedan, 4 doors white, VIN number [xxx] . Semper fi. [xxx] usmc retired. *ak information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).

Filed Apr 5, 2000 · Brakes, Suspension · PR

Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Brakes · VA

While driving & then applying brakes, would hear a knocking noise. Been to dealership & mechanic replaced calipers. Currently when applying brakes they would stick & make grinding noises when traveling between 30-55mph. Then after a while noise would stop. Taking vehicle back again to dealership to have mechanic check.

Filed Sep 21, 1999 · Brakes · MI

When applying brakes right front wheel grinds. This happens under any kind of braking situation. Brake pads and shoes have been replaced and rotors turned. This helped to correct the problem for about 500 miles, and then problem started over again. This is the fourth time the vehicle will be serviced for the same problem.

Filed Jan 11, 1999 · Brakes · NC

Brakes grinding and glazing constantly , taking longer to get stopped, other times it grips to hard, when I take it in they delaze them, and tell me it is normal, I've taken it in twice in dec for problem so far, taking back again friday. I'm afraid it's going to cause an accident if I have to make a quick stop. Was fine for the first 5 months, but they insit it is normal.

Filed Aug 26, 1998 · Brakes · IN

Consumer experiencing brake failure. Intermittently brakes would squeak or grind. When applying brake pedal the vehicle would either keep going or have a delay before stopping. Vehicle been in/out dealer shop and problem cannot be resolved.