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.
1998 Ford Escort suspension complaints
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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.
Dt: vehicle broke rear springs 2 years ago.
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.
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.
While the state inspection station was inspecting the vehicle inspector informed consumer that both rear springs broke. Dealer was notified, and they informed consumer that this vehicle was not covered under a recall.
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.
There were problems with the springs and struts on vehicle. *mr the consumer was informed that she had been driving with cracked springs during a maintenance check. *sc
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.
While driving 45 MPH rear end took off. As a result, driver lost control of vehicle and landed in a ditch. No report of air bag deployment.
While swerving to avoid hitting an animal rear end failed. As a result, vehicle collided into a tree, then flipped, and landed on all four tires. Upon impact, dual airbags did not deploy.
Rear coil strings broke at 70,000 miles on 1998 ford escort wagon.
While driving 25-30 MPH vehicle made a clunking sound. Drove vehicle to a repairs shop. The technician informed consumer that right rear strut spring broke.
Failure of vehicle's rear suspension coils. Nar 08/01/2003*mr
Rear (both) springs on 1998 ford escort broke prior to 55,000 miles. Car was not used for any heavy duty driving.
Rear springs broke at 25,000 miles. The dealer indicated that ford designed the springs too thin. Ford would not reimburse the cost to me.
During a safety inspection for my 1998 ford escort, I was advised that both rear springs were broke, which caused both rear struts to weaken. I was also told that this has been a common occurrence on this type vehicle.
Both rear coil springs on my 1998 ford escort se wagon were found to be broken (each cracked and broke in two pieces beneath the plastic sleeve). Vehicle had 52,715 miles at the time, but from corrosion evidence of broken springs, it appears they may have been broken for awhile prior to discovery. Four other incidents noted on same year/make/model vehicle within this database.
While driving the rear leaf spring broke. Consumer states dealer has been contacted. Cause is unknown. Please provide any further information. Ts
Consumer stated that while driving at any speed and no warning the front ball joints worn out the front right tire causing it to be hard for the consumer to control the vehicle. Dealer notified. Mr right lower ball joint and rear coil spring had to be replaced. Left brake grabbed. Rattle noise at right front at initial start. High idle and clicking noise in dash.
The driver heard some scrapping noise but wasn't sure what the problem was. The owner had to go through inspection which his vehicle was rejected due to the rear coil springs breaking. He is also aware of someone else with similar failure. Mrjlg
Rear spring coils broke while driving.
While a mechanic checked tires noticed that rear spring had collapsed on itself. Mechanic stated vehicle could lose control if spring break off. Please provide any further information.
While vehicle was getting inspected discovered that rear coil springs were defective and needed to be replaced. Mechanic stated there was low mileage in vehicle to have coil springs replaced.
While having vehicle serviced technician noticed left front coil spring needed to be replaced. Please provide further information.
Consumer states vehicle has been experiencing brake problems.
Wheel bearing failed causing the wheel to shake and smoke poor out of it, consumer also heard shreaking sound.
While driving down the road could feel tire bumpiing. Then, consumer smelled rubber burning. Took to firestone, and they said that set of the camper was wrong and has to be removed. Consumer said right rear tire on the inside looks like someone. Took a knive and tried to cut a hole in tire off the wheel.
Front end pops. Dealer says they can't hear and if they do hear it nothing wrong. My whole family can hear it all the time. Now what do I do?
Consumer took vehicle to dealer to have it checked. Dealer discovered that steering/ brakes squeaked.
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