Ford Escort harsh shifting problems

Filed Apr 30, 2008 · Brakes, Electrical · 115,000 miles · WI

Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford escort. When making a right turn at various speeds, the contact heard a clunking sound coming from the front end ball joints. The dealer stated that the brake pads, rotors, drums, and front wheel bearing on the passenger side needed to be replaced. The contact stated that the odometer and speedometer have both been replaced three times, but she does not trust that the speedometer is currently working properly. The failure mileage was 115,000. Updated 06-03/08. *lj the tie rod end, rear spring, windshield, upper ball joint, odometer knob, real passenger seal were all replaced. Updated 05/30/08

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Suspension · OH

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.

Filed Aug 15, 2003 · Suspension · 85,694 miles · OH

Front left coil spring was cracked. Dealer notified.*ak the spring broke when the consumer arrived home. The vehicle made a "clunk" noise when in drive and reverse. The vehicle was towed to midas and the mechanic showed the consumer the problem. When the spring broke it rubbed against the tire and ruined it. Consumer had to replace the tire in addition to both spring.

Filed Jul 23, 2003 · Suspension · MN

We heard a clunking sound in the rear end. Took to the mechanic and the rear springs are completely shattered.

Filed Apr 8, 2002 · Suspension · NY

Consumer heard a clunking sound, upon inspection he saw that coil springs had broken. *ak. Consumer states the rear coil spring broke on dec-7-2000, and the front coil spring on march 25, 2002 which caused damage to a brand new tire.

Filed Oct 24, 2001 · Suspension · IL

Consumer put grocery in the back of vehicle, and noticed rear end riding low, and was making a clunking noise. Consumer took a look underneath and noticed rear spring broke and shifted inward of vehicle. Consumer found out from junkyard that it was a common problem with escorts. *ak

Filed Mar 21, 2001 · Engine · MO

After my 3rd apmt for engine clunking noise it is still clunking!

Filed Oct 25, 1999 · Steering · FL

While exiting off a ramp at 35mph the vehicle made a clunking noise, and the left front tire turned inward and locked up. Dealer said the vehicle needed pins and bolts for the rod.

Filed Aug 18, 1998 · Seat belts · AR

Passenger was leaning forward when the brakes were applied and the shoulder belts did not retract or extend. The belts locked in postion after occupants heard a loud rattle and clunk sound from the rear cargo compartment.

Filed Jul 21, 1998 · Steering · IA

While driving the vehicle made a clunking noise, and the vehicle got stuck in an intersection. Both front tires were facing inward due to inner tie rod failure.