Ford Escort coil spring problems

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 Sep 25, 2010 · Suspension · 30,650 miles · OH

I bought a used 1999 ford escort stations wagon with only 16k miles on it. At 30k miles I took it to a local ford dealer for an oil change and they gave me an estimate for $585 to replace the rear coil springs that are broken, saying it was a safety hazard. Note I never asked for more than a simple oil change. In reading all the complaints here for broken springs I believe ford has gotten away with a major safety defect that even its dealers are well aware of.

Filed Nov 5, 2009 · Engine, Suspension · 59,000 miles · KY

Tl* the contact owns a 2001 ford escort purchased april 2002. The rear coil springs, struts, and egr valve were placed at an expense of $870.00. After the repair the front coil springs, and struts failed, they then added that this failure was common for her model type. The failure and current mileages were under 59,000. Updated 11/23/09. *lj updated 11/24/09

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 Sep 11, 2008 · Suspension · 100,000 miles · NY

I took my escort in for an inspection and the rear coil springs are broken again the first time they broke the dealer replaced them and said he thought a recall would be issued because ford new there was a problem with them now once again they are broken and there is still no recall if someone knew there was a problem with them why aren't they correcting the problem and do we the consumers have to keep shelling out our hard earned money for repairs. This car is a 1997 ford escort and rear springs were replaced twice just not fair.

Filed Jun 23, 2008 · Acceleration, Brakes · 115,000 miles · PA · crash

Tl*the contact owns a 2001 ford escort. When the contact depressed the brake pedal, the vehicle dramatically surged forward and crashed into another vehicle. She took her vehicle to the dealer and they repaired the coil spring in the brake pedal, along with other cosmetic repairs. One month later, while attempting to park the vehicle into a parking space, it surged forward again and crashed into a pipe. The air bags deployed and the vehicle sustained moderate damage. An investigator from her insurance company is in the process of inspecting the vehicle. The contact has pictures of the vehicle. A police report was filed. The current and failure mileages were 115,000.

Filed Jun 15, 2008 · Suspension · 48,700 miles · PA

I own a 1999 ford escort s . The mileage is 48,700 miles. I took it in yesterday for a state inspection. I was informed that not only one but both rear coil springs were broken. From my research on the internet I have read that this had been a problem for several years. But yet no recall has been issued.

Filed May 21, 2008 · Suspension · 38,350 miles · PA

Tl*the contact owns a 1999 ford escort. During a vehicle safety inspection, it was discovered that the driver side rear coil spring failed and needed to be replaced. Approximately two years later, the rear driver and passenger side coil springs failed and were replaced. The current mileage was 59,000 and failure mileage was 38,350. Updated 06/09/08 *bf updated 06/09/08

Filed Mar 13, 2008 · Suspension · WI

During a routine inspection, my mechanic noticed that the rear spring coils on my 2001 ford escort (59,000 miles) were noticeably worn down and needed to be replaced immediately, as to not puncture my tires. He said that this is a known problem in escorts and taurus and that tires can be punctured by these rear coil springs while the vehicle is in motion. I had the rear springs replaced, which is an expensive repair.

Filed Jan 9, 2008 · Suspension · 137,400 miles · MI · crash

Rear coil spring failure. 2 separate rear coil spring failures within 2 months. 1 of which punctured the tire at highway speeds. The car lost control and went into the median. Luckily nobody was injured and there were no other vehicles involved. Repair shop noted this is a common problem with escorts.