Consumer Complaint Detail

FORD / ESCORT / 1998

Recalls
0 Injured
Investigations
0 Death
Complaints
No Fire
Components - Details
NHTSA Complaint Number: 003300818 Incident Date: Sep, 08 2003
Consumer's City: TOLEDO Consumer's State: OH
Vehicle Transmission Type: AUTO Manufacturers Name: Ford Motor Company
Model Name: ESCORT Model Year: 1998
Vehicle Involved in a Crash: No Component's Description: Suspension:rear:springs
Vehicle Involved in a Fire: No Persons Injured: 0
Vehicle's VIN#: 267840998AA Date added to File: May, 25 2021
Date Complaint Received: Sep, 22 2004 Complaint Type: IVOQ
Incident Reported To Police: No Purchase Date: -
Was Original Owner: No Anti-lock Brakes: No
Number of Cylinders: 0 Date of Manufacturer: -
Was Vehicle Towed: - Description of the Complaints: 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. *jb