1998 Ford Escort: broken coil spring

Filed Oct 18, 2010 · Suspension · 26,000 miles · OH

Tl*the contact owns a 1998 ford escort. The contact stated that the rear coil springs broke in 2003 and were repaired. The vehicle was at a repair shop getting an oil change when the contact was informed that the rear coil springs had broken again. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were approximately 26,000. Updated 01/04/11*lj updated 01/10/11

Filed Apr 23, 2009 · Suspension · 36,252 miles · PA

During a state required inspection found both rear coil springs broken. Ford will not take responsibility. This is the second time this has occurred.

Filed Jul 5, 2007 · Suspension · 49,300 miles · IL

Coil spring on 1998 ford escort broke and almost blew out the tire. Brought it to the repair shop to get it fixed and replaced the tire.

Filed Jul 14, 2006 · Suspension · VA

While having possible brake noises checked, the mechanic, while the car was on the lift, saw that both rear coil springs were broken. He stated that the marks he saw indicated that they had been broken for a while.

Filed Feb 20, 2006 · Suspension · 38,500 miles · MA

Was having my 1998 escort serviced. Mechanic found both rear coil springs had fractured in same spot. Had them repaired there instantly at a cost of $710.10 . I called ford they said no recall, I then brought springs to my ford dealer to show them and to ask for reimbursement for defective parts, I am still waiting for an answer. However ford did offer to get rid of the springs for me but I still have them in my trunk.

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 Aug 19, 2005 · Suspension · NY

Dt: the contact owns a 1998 ford escort wagon. While having routine maintenance on vehicle the mechanic found that the rear coil spring broke with something holding it into place. The rear coil spring needed to be replaced. The contact she has not contacted the manufacturer.

Filed Apr 26, 2005 · Suspension · 76,100 miles · OH

Both rear coil springs are broken. The vehicle has seen mostly highway miles and is well kept. There was little to no symptoms of the problem ,and was found during an inspection of the rear brakes. It was explained that this could have caused the wheel to separate had it not been found.

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 Sep 23, 2004 · Suspension · 47,983 miles · OH

While having my oil changed, the technician noted that the right rear suspension spring was broken near the bottom. The broken spring did not perceivably alter the function of the car nor did it make noise. It was clarified to me that the spring needed to be replaced and based on the number of complaints on this site I feel it is necessary to have both spring replaced. The estimate for this repair is estimated at about $400.

Filed Aug 29, 2004 · Suspension · NY

Brought my car to shop to have struts replaced. Was informed that the rear coil springs had broken and had destroyed the struts as well. Vehicle has 80,00 highway miles on it. I was also informed that this is a common occurrence with this vehicle, and the mechanic has one every week into his shop.

Filed Jan 15, 2004 · Tires · UN · crash

Hello, my complaint concerns the rear coil springs of '98 ish escorts. In my case, the first spring failed at about 80,000 kms and the second was confirmed just today while having a tire replaced due to a puncture. Three garages have made unsolicited comments concerning the awful coils delivered with the car wondering if they (the rear coils) had failed yet. Initially I was skeptical of the mechanics motives; now I just fume when I hear these comments. If this is such a problem, why isn't ford making arrangements to redress this problem? Now I'm wondering whether that busted coil was responsible for yesterday's punctured tire - the garage thought this was certainly not out of the question.