2002 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

2002 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

2002 FORD ESCORT PROBLEMS

Malfunction Modules

Complaints and Common Faults

  • 1. Suspension issues:

    • Bottom of car hitting the strut over bumps
    • Tie-rod replacement needed
    • Both rear springs broke
    • Fractured rear spring
    • Vibrations in steering wheel
    • Violent shaking in steering wheel
    • Frontal collision with no airbag deployment
    • Vehicle rear-ended due to faulty braking
    • Front axle failed prematurely
    • Drive shaft fell out of vehicle while driving
    • Drive shaft failure causing accident
    • Vibrations and shaking leading to stalling
    • Steering wheel shakes and vibrates
    • Grinding noise when brakes applied
    • Brake failure causing accident

  • 2. Electrical issues:

    • Alarm system going off without cause
    • Tail light wiring harness and reflector melted
    • Popping noise caused by brake clips coming off
    • Headlight switch failure
    • No warning light when oil pump failed

  • 3. Engine and power issues:

    • Engine hesitation when accelerating under load
    • Vehicle stalling and dying while driving
    • Engine stops going downhill at 35-40 mph
    • Engine stalls when braking
    • Drive shaft falling out of the vehicle
    • Drive shaft failure leading to accident

  • 4. Airbag deployment issues:

    • Vehicle rear-ended with no airbag deployment
    • Frontal airbag deployment without impact or crash
    • Frontal airbags deploying in accident

  • 5. Safety concerns:

    • Tire blowouts leading to loss of control and accidents
    • Absence of warning signs prior to failures
    • Concealed defects causing safety concerns
    • Violent shaking and loss of power while driving
    • Accident due to faulty brakes and fault brake.
    • Vibration leading to stalling

  • 6. Miscellaneous issues:

    • Characteristic steering wheel vibrations not disclosed at purchase
    • Service manager stating vibration is a characteristic of the vehicle
    • Front wheel bearing failure
    • Vehicle vibrating and shaking violently
    • Premature front axle failure
    • Premature front end tire and rim loss due to drive shaft failure
    • Continuous vibration despite dealer inspections and fixes.

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